Invest in Cleveland’s Future
Every gift to the Intergenerational Schools helps students discover their strengths, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Your support makes our one-of-a-kind model possible—fueling joyful classrooms, meaningful relationships, and an educational experience that transforms lives.
We Do More with Less
As public charter schools, we receive significantly less state and local funding than traditional district schools—yet we’re committed to providing the same high-quality education with smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and intergenerational programming that sets our students up for success.
The funding gap means we rely on philanthropic support to:
- Maintain small, multi-age classrooms where every student is known and supported
- Recruit and retain excellent teachers who embrace our developmental model
- Connect students with community Learning Partners and intergenerational experiences
- Provide resources that enrich learning beyond state-funded basics
Your gift helps close the funding gap and ensures every student has access to the resources, relationships, and support they need to thrive.
Impact Snapshot
students served across two Cleveland Campuses
Learning Partners volunteer weekly to support student growth
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of eligible families choose to re-enroll year after year
Make Your Gift Today
There are many ways to support the Intergenerational Schools. Choose the option that works best for you.
Ways to Give
Give Online
Make a secure one-time or recurring gift online. Monthly gifts provide steady support that helps us plan for the future and sustain our programs year-round.
Give by Check
Mail to:
The Intergenerational School
11327 Shaker Blvd. Suite 200E
Cleveland, OH 44104
Attention: Advancement Office
Employee Matching Gifts
In-Kind Donations
Email: advancement@igschools.org
Phone: 216.952.2219
Tribute & Memorial Gifts
Honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or commemorate someone’s legacy with a gift to the Intergenerational Schools. We’ll acknowledge your thoughtful gesture with a message of gratitude to the recipient or family member.
Email: advancement@igschools.org
Phone: 216.952.2219
Join Our Community of Supporters
“I give to the IGS because I believe in their mission—connection, creativity, and lifelong learning. I encourage others to give, because investing in this model of education is an investment in a brighter, more connected future.”
— Carolyn Wald, school board and FIGS board member
In Good Company
We’re grateful for the ongoing support of foundation partners, including:
- The Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation
- The Sauerland Foundation
We also partner with corporations, small businesses, and community organizations across Greater Cleveland who share our commitment to excellent public education. Learn more about our community partnerships and how you can get involved.
More Ways to Get Involved
Your support extends beyond financial contributions. There are many ways to be part of the Intergenerational Schools community. Whether you’d like to volunteer in our classrooms, host intergenerational visits at your facility, help raise awareness and support through Friends of the Intergenerational Schools (FIGS), or reconnect with our schools as a former student or parent/guardian of a former student, click below to learn more about how to get started.