Community Trust. Student Opportunity.

Support Our School, So Every Student Can Belong and Achieve

Friends of Mark Twain brings families, teachers, and neighbors together to fund inclusive experiences that help students learn, grow, and feel seen.

From joyful school traditions to academic enrichment, your support helps remove financial barriers so every student can participate.

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Address: TBD, Chicago, IL | Phone/SMS: (773) 245-0827 | Email: hello@friendsofmarktwain.org

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For Community

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For Donors

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What We Fund

Daddy-Daughter Dance
Mother-Son Dance
Family Bingo Night
STEM Discovery Night
Literacy and Book Fair Week
Multicultural Heritage Night
Field Day Sponsorship
Teacher Appreciation Week Fund
8th Grade Send-Off Celebration

Trust and Transparency

Legal Name: Friends of Mark Twain
EIN: TBD
501(c)(3) Status: Pending / TBD
Board of Directors: Placeholder list on About page
Annual Report: 2026 report placeholder
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Where Your Support Goes

40% Student Events and Activities
25% Academic Enrichment and Materials
20% Family Engagement Programs
10% Teacher Support
5% Administrative/Operations

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Upcoming Events Preview

Family Bingo Night - Date TBD
STEM Discovery Night - Date TBD
Literacy and Book Fair Week - Date TBD

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