AdoptAClassroom.org is a nonprofit service that helps eligible U.S. educators obtain classroom supplies through donations. Teachers and certified school staff create classroom or school pages, donors contribute, and the organization orders supplies for the school. Educators receive 100% of online donations made to their classrooms, without hidden donation fees, and can spend the funds without submitting a project proposal. Contributions are account credit, not cash, and must be used in the marketplace or under the Teacher Choice purchasing policy within one year. The web marketplace carries products from more than 20 classroom and school supply companies, including books, office supplies, visual-learning materials, and instructional tools. Donors can receive updates or a list of purchased items. The organization also offers classroom grants, teacher giveaways, and donation matches. Its educator registration is free, and the organization reports that it has supported 7.8 million students across more than 330,000 adopted classrooms. Daycare programs are excluded, and the service is directed to people in the United States.
Who it is for
It suits licensed PreK–12 teachers and certified staff at eligible U.S. schools, as well as qualifying preschool and Head Start programs seeking classroom supplies. Daycare programs are not eligible.
What is good
- Free for teachers, with no hidden fees on classroom donations.
- Teachers receive 100% of online classroom donations.
- No project proposal is required to crowdfund.
- Marketplace includes products from over 20 supply companies.
- Grants, giveaways, and donation matches are also available.
What to know first
- Donations are account credit, not cash.
- Funds must be spent within one year.
- Educators lose donation eligibility after six months without logging in.
- Daycare programs are excluded.
Verdict
AdoptAClassroom.org provides a free way for eligible U.S. educators to seek supply donations and choose items from a broad marketplace. Before starting, note that funds cannot be withdrawn as cash and have a one-year spending deadline.
Get started with AdoptAClassroom.org
- Visit https://www.adoptaclassroom.org/ in a web browser.
- Register as an eligible U.S. educator.
- Create a classroom or school page.
- Receive donations and use the account credit to order supplies through the marketplace or Teacher Choice purchasing policy.
What the free plan stops at
Educator donations are account credit, cannot be withdrawn as cash, and must be spent through the marketplace or Teacher Choice purchasing policy within one year. Educators who do not log in for six months lose eligibility for online donations, and pages inactive for 18 months are deactivated from search.
Questions about AdoptAClassroom.org
Does AdoptAClassroom.org cost teachers anything?
The educator service is free. Teachers receive 100% of online donations made to their classrooms, with no hidden fees on those donations.
Who can register as an educator?
Licensed PreK–12 teachers or certified staff at public, charter, or accredited private U.S. schools may qualify, as may qualifying preschool and Head Start programs. Daycare programs are excluded.
Can teachers withdraw donations as cash?
No. Donations are account credit that must be used through the marketplace or Teacher Choice purchasing policy.
How long do educators have to spend donations?
Funds must be used within one year.
How do donors learn what happened to their contributions?
Donors can receive updates or a list of purchased items.
Where can educators use AdoptAClassroom.org?
The service is available on the web and is directed to people residing in the United States.
AdoptAClassroom.org plans and pricing
All plansCompared on nonprofit crowdfunding software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Campaign templates
- Yes
- Recurring donations
- Yes
- Payment methods
- cards+wallets
