Math and Science Academy

GIVING UNITES US — GIVE TO THE MAX!

Dear Families and Friends of Math and Science Academy,

Our Annual Fund Drive is here, and we’re inviting you to be part of it! This year, our goal during Give2TheMax is to raise $80,000—that’s about $100 per student—by November 20, 2025. This is the first step in our larger “Brick By Brick” Capital campaign that starts this week! Your support makes all the difference!

Our capital campaign coincides with Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 20, a statewide celebration of generosity. We hope you’ll consider making a gift to MSA on that day—or any time during our fund drive. Every donation, large or small, helps us reach our goal.

Why We’re Raising Funds

As a public charter school, MSA receives a per-pupil allocation from the state. While this covers most of our operating expenses, it doesn’t meet all of our needs. Unlike traditional public school districts, charter schools cannot raise funds through local tax levies. That’s why we turn to our community—our families, alumni, and friends—for support.

Your contribution helps us maintain and enhance the exceptional programs and experiences that define MSA.

How Your Donation Will Be Used

Funds raised will support:

• Kitchen Equipment

• Theater and Field Lighting

• Bleachers

• Playground Enhancements

Fun Fundraising Milestones!

• $15,000: Staff “event” at this year’s Dorkathlon

• $30,000: No Homework Weekend for all students

• $40,000: Administrators appear as Dragons in the drive line!

• $50,000: Administration surprise at Dorkathalon! 

Ways to Give

• Buy A Brick! Get your own brick at our new campus on our new outdoor learning space by donating online at https://donate.mnmsa.org/.

• In Person: Bring cash or check donations to the office—or drop them in the donation buckets during the parking lot drop-off line the week of November 17–20.

• GiveMN: Visit www.givemn.org and search for Math and Science Academy. (Please note: MSA receives about 93% of donations made through this site.)

• Employer Matching: Check if your employer offers a matching gift program to double your impact!

Together, we can raise $80,000 by November 20, 2025, and continue to strengthen the future of MSA—brick by brick.

With gratitude, 

Kate Hinton 

Executive Director