Help us create the best environment for our kids.
The Soar Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that encompasses the PTO, Boosters, and all fundraising and sponsorship opportunities at Mountain Island Charter School
We have accomplished great results
The Soar Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that encompasses the PTO, Boosters, and all fundraising and sponsorship opportunities at Mountain Island Charter School. The foundation owns the land, buildings, buses, and other assets of our charter school. We are a volunteer-run foundation, thus 100% of raised funds go directly to supporting the school and the foundation. All Donations are tax deductible!
Our mission is to help MICS be the best school it can be
Charter schools do not receive capital (facility) dollars as part of their per pupil funding, thus MICS students are funded less on average than a typical public school. Our school relies on the community for make up for this gap in support. Rather than fundraising large sums of money over many years, our founding families pledged capital to The Soar foundation, allowing us to secure $31.5 Million in funding which built the beautiful campus that you see today.
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Charter schools do not receive capital (facility) dollars as part of their per pupil funding, thus MICS students are funded less on average than a typical public school. Our school relies on the community for make up for this gap in support. Rather than fundraising large sums of money over many years, our founding families pledged capital to The Soar foundation, allowing us to secure $31.5 Million in funding which built the beautiful campus that you see today. Since charter schools do not receive capital dollars, MICS must dip into its operational budget to help pay our nearly $2 Million per year mortgage. Monies contributed to The Soar Foundation through donations and sponsorships help to offset this budgetary hit.
How can you support the SOAR Foundation?
Volunteering
We have an amazing Parent Teacher Organization at MICS that helps with staff support and organizes fundraisers and community events throughout the year
Donations
Since we are a volunteer-run operation, 100% of raised funds go directly to supporting the school and the foundation. We hope you will reflect on your personal giving capacity and consider a donation this year.
Corporate Sponsorships
Sponsorship opportunities on our campus include: banners inside our two gymnasiums, outdoor signage by the Raptor Stadium, the baseball/softball annex and the track and field/multisport field complex.
Company Matching
Our Donors working at the companies listed below are eligible for matching funds, meaning you can DOUBLE your donation.
Make a difference in the lives of MICS students
Each school year MICS families can support the continuous improvement of our campus and school programs. Support can be in the form of Talent, Time, or Treasure. Tax-deductible contributions can be made at any time via check or online payment
Take a look at our past successful projects
Chromebooks
The SOAR foundation donated to purchase additional computers.
Band Program
Donations supported the purchase of band instruments for students
Silent Auction
Every year SOAR hosts an auction as a fun event and great way to raise funds
Mother Son Event
Our PTO hosted a phenomenal event for our families at Top Golf
Raptor Run
We have reached and surpassed our goal! Thanks to our Raptor Families!
Daddy Daughter Dance
Our families attended one of the PTO sponsored event for some sick beats
Buses
MICS provides transportation across our community with the help of our donors
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