MMS Endowment

Unlike annual giving (which supports the current school year's immediate operating budget), the endowment is a permanent savings account. The principal remains untouched and grows over time, while a portion of the investment income is used every year to fund our core commitments:

• Elevating World-Class Faculty: Our teachers’ expertise, care, and AMI training are the foundation of everything we do. To attract and retain top-tier educators in the Bay Area, the endowment ensures we can offer highly competitive compensation packages. This past year alone, we were able to increase Lead Guide compensation by 5 percent and raise assistant wages to well above regional averages–and we are committed to going further.
   
• Cultivating Talent (AMI Sponsorships): We don’t just hire great teachers; we invest in growing them from within our own community. The endowment funds our AMI Sponsorship Pathways, allowing talented individuals, assistants, and guides to access upward mobility and specialized training right here at MMS. This creates a permanent, sustainable circle of exceptional Montessori educators.

The initial foundation has been laid, but an endowment is meant to grow alongside our students. We invite you to help shape the future of Marin Montessori School.

Gifts of all sizes are deeply valued and carefully managed by our Investment Committee in partnership with The Bromberg Group at Morgan Stanley.