Adopt D38: A donor directed campaign
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The Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Education Foundation will be administering the Adopt D38 program in partnership with Lewis-Palmer School District as a directed donation campaign. Teachers receive 100% of the donation, and your donation is 100% tax deductible*. Teachers will utilize your donation for classroom enhancements like books, visual aids, manipulatives, and learning games. Families, individuals, groups, and businesses may adopt a teacher, grade, or school, including services and specials. Check with your employer to see if they will match your donation. Names of donors will be recognized on the Foundation’s donor recognition page. To adopt a teacher, donate $150. To adopt a grade, donate $300. To adopt a school, donate $500. On average, teachers spend $500 annually, out of their own pocket, for their classrooms. The goal of this program is to aid our outstanding teachers who work so hard for our children. Let's support them and make the 2025-2026 school year a memorable one! |
* Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Education Foundation - Federal Tax ID look up here: https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/
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Thank you to our Adopt D38 sponsors for the
2024-2025 school year!
Bear Creek Elementary School
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Donors:
Kevin and Liz Graves Schlosser Family |
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Lewis-Palmer Elementary
Donors
Rebecca Decker
Ely Fletcher
Melissa Dye
Amy Dinan
Valeriy Dokshukin
Rebecca Decker
Ely Fletcher
Melissa Dye
Amy Dinan
Valeriy Dokshukin
Lewis-Palmer Middle
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Donors:
Caitlin Torgerson Ely Fletcher Benny and Bonnie Nasser Kristine Shultz |
Companies:
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Lewis-Palmer High
Donors:
Kelly Kempf-Mobley
Tiffany Heritsch
Kelly Kempf-Mobley
Tiffany Heritsch
Palmer Lake Elementary
Donors:
The Cunningham Family
Jennifer Douglas
Matt Ehrhardt
The Guerra Family
Chad and Kira Heupel
Kimberly Heydlauff
Thomas and Brecken Klein
Joe and Brittany Petta
Wes and Laura Trimble
Caitlin Torgerson
Yvonne Trawinski
Benny and Bonnie Nasser
The Cunningham Family
Jennifer Douglas
Matt Ehrhardt
The Guerra Family
Chad and Kira Heupel
Kimberly Heydlauff
Thomas and Brecken Klein
Joe and Brittany Petta
Wes and Laura Trimble
Caitlin Torgerson
Yvonne Trawinski
Benny and Bonnie Nasser
Palmer Ridge High
Donors:
The Grundel Family
Tom Ulmer
Jim Cavanaugh
Parker Rayl
Jeff Goodwin
Thomas and Cynthia Smith
The Grundel Family
Tom Ulmer
Jim Cavanaugh
Parker Rayl
Jeff Goodwin
Thomas and Cynthia Smith
Prairie Winds Elementary
Donors:
Jacqueline Goode
Jacqueline Goode
Ray E. Kilmer Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my adoption tax-deductible?
Yes, you will receive a tax-deduction letter from Lewis-Palmer School District. Please check with your tax accountant or advisor for tax deduction specifics!
How do I know if a teacher has been adopted?
May a teacher be adopted more than once?
Yes, a teacher may be adopted more than once; however, the goal of this program is to have all teachers adopted.
Can I find out what my donation will be used for?
Yes, please check with the school or the teacher.
Can my donation be doubled?
Some businesses match employee donations or will add to your contribution. Please check with your employer.
Can an adoption be made anonymously?
Yes, anonymous donations will not be displayed on the Foundation donor page.
Can I make an adoption without selecting an adoptee?
Yes, if you do not have a preference on who you adopt, a teacher not yet adopted will be selected for you.
May class members, families, a group, or an organization combine donations to make an adoption?
Yes, donations may be combined to adopt at any level. A combined donation may be paid for with one online payment, or made with a combination of cash and checks at the selected school. Checks should be made payable to Lewis-Palmer School District 38 or the selected school.
What if the donation amount is less than the amounts listed on the Adopt D38 form?
Any donation amount is appreciated and will be donated as you choose.
How long does it take an adoption to be processed?
Online adoptions are processed immediately. The Adoptions list will be updated with your adoption within a week. Check and cash payments are processed within 7 to 10 days. The Adoptions list will be updated within 7 to 10 days. A business match or contribution may take additional time to process.
Are there any fees for on-line adoptions?
No, the Adopt D38 program utilizes District 38 Learning Points registration for online payments. No fees are assessed or charged in the Adopt D38 program and 100% of your donation goes to the school or the teacher!
How much does it cost the district to run the Adopt D38 program?
Nothing, the district pays no administrative, operation or registration fees. The Lewis-Palmer Education Foundation (LPEF) is the official sponsor of the Adopt D38 program and covers all costs of the program.
How can I help with this program?
Adopt D38 is run by volunteers. Each building needs a liaison to administer and promote the program. Hours are flexible and based on the amount of time you wish to give. Volunteers are the key to the success Adopt D38 has had. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact us by email.
Yes, you will receive a tax-deduction letter from Lewis-Palmer School District. Please check with your tax accountant or advisor for tax deduction specifics!
How do I know if a teacher has been adopted?
May a teacher be adopted more than once?
Yes, a teacher may be adopted more than once; however, the goal of this program is to have all teachers adopted.
Can I find out what my donation will be used for?
Yes, please check with the school or the teacher.
Can my donation be doubled?
Some businesses match employee donations or will add to your contribution. Please check with your employer.
Can an adoption be made anonymously?
Yes, anonymous donations will not be displayed on the Foundation donor page.
Can I make an adoption without selecting an adoptee?
Yes, if you do not have a preference on who you adopt, a teacher not yet adopted will be selected for you.
May class members, families, a group, or an organization combine donations to make an adoption?
Yes, donations may be combined to adopt at any level. A combined donation may be paid for with one online payment, or made with a combination of cash and checks at the selected school. Checks should be made payable to Lewis-Palmer School District 38 or the selected school.
What if the donation amount is less than the amounts listed on the Adopt D38 form?
Any donation amount is appreciated and will be donated as you choose.
How long does it take an adoption to be processed?
Online adoptions are processed immediately. The Adoptions list will be updated with your adoption within a week. Check and cash payments are processed within 7 to 10 days. The Adoptions list will be updated within 7 to 10 days. A business match or contribution may take additional time to process.
Are there any fees for on-line adoptions?
No, the Adopt D38 program utilizes District 38 Learning Points registration for online payments. No fees are assessed or charged in the Adopt D38 program and 100% of your donation goes to the school or the teacher!
How much does it cost the district to run the Adopt D38 program?
Nothing, the district pays no administrative, operation or registration fees. The Lewis-Palmer Education Foundation (LPEF) is the official sponsor of the Adopt D38 program and covers all costs of the program.
How can I help with this program?
Adopt D38 is run by volunteers. Each building needs a liaison to administer and promote the program. Hours are flexible and based on the amount of time you wish to give. Volunteers are the key to the success Adopt D38 has had. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact us by email.