Support the Mission of Mother Teresa Academy
Mother Teresa Academy has been a place where children in Clifton Park and the greater Capital Region grow in faith, character, and academic confidence. As an independent nonprofit Catholic school, MTA depends on the generosity of families, alumni, local businesses, and community supporters to keep that mission alive. Your contribution helps create the kind of learning environment where every child is known, valued, and challenged to reach their full potential.
Your Gift Makes a Difference
Investing in Students, Families, and the Future
Every gift to Mother Teresa Academy goes directly toward strengthening the experiences and opportunities available to our students. Contributions help fund student enrichment programs, classroom resources and educational materials, school facility improvements, financial assistance opportunities for families, and the community events that make MTA feel like a second home. Whether you are a current family, a past graduate, a neighbor, or a local business, your support helps preserve something genuinely rare: a close-knit, faith-centered school where students are known by name and guided to grow in both character and knowledge.
Ways to Give
There Are Many Ways to Support Our Community
Supporters of Mother Teresa Academy can contribute in the way that works best for them. Options include one-time gifts, recurring monthly donations, memorial or tribute gifts given in honor of a loved one, and corporate matching gifts through an employer program. For those thinking about long-term generosity, planned giving and gifts of appreciated assets or property are also welcomed. If you have goods or services to offer, in-kind donations are another meaningful way to contribute to the school community. No matter the form your gift takes, it represents an investment in the students, families, and educators who make MTA what it is. If you have questions about any of these options or would like to discuss how your support can best serve the academy, please reach out.
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There are many ways to give; we welcome you to contact us to discuss any of the following:
Gifts of any size may be given with designation to a specific area or may be given to the general operating fund. These gifts help to bridge the gap between the actual cost of educating students and the amount collected in tuition.
Sponsor a Student for less than $5.00 a day you can help us to grow the Financial Aid program. Many families desire to send their children to MTA and it is our goal to never turn a child away due to financial constraints. Your donation would make it possible to offer financial aid to one student to attend Mother Teresa Academy for one school year. This process can be automated for convenient monthly electronic withdrawals.
Pledges are gifts made over time through incremental payments.
Determine the amount of your gift and we will help arrange payment amounts with a timeline to help you reach your goal. This process can be automated for convenient monthly electronic withdrawals as well.
Gifts in Kind is another wonderful way to help support MTA; by giving goods or services to MTA including donations of supplies, books, equipment, furnishings, software, raffle or silent auction items etc., and can be used as a tax write-off.
Many companies have matching gift programs in which the company matches gifts made by employees. General Electric has this program, check with your company to see if they participate as well.
Strategic Planning can be part of your investment strategy and help you meet your philanthropic and financial goals while including Mother Teresa Academy. Giving appreciated stocks and mutual funds will allow for a charitable deduction for the present fair market value (there will be no capital gains tax on the appreciation).
Give with Mother Teresa Academy’s future in mind; you can give personal property or real estate with marketable value to Mother Teresa Academy.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Giving
How long has Mother Teresa Academy been serving families in Clifton Park?
Mother Teresa Academy has been serving families in Clifton Park and the surrounding Capital Region for over 20 years. The school was founded after leadership identified a growing shortage of private, faith-based education options in the area as other Catholic schools were closing. What started with just six students has grown organically into a community of approximately 155 students, a milestone driven almost entirely by word-of-mouth recommendations from families who have experienced the school firsthand.What grades and age groups does Mother Teresa Academy serve?
MTA serves children starting at age 3 through First Grade. Program levels include Nursery, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade. The school recently expanded from three to four Nursery classrooms and from three to four Pre-K classrooms to meet growing demand. Extended care options, including AM Care for early morning drop-off and PM Care for after-school coverage, are also available to support the full range of family schedules.What does the 'Play, Pray, Learn' philosophy look like in the classroom?
The 'Play, Pray, Learn' philosophy shapes how MTA structures each school day. Learning happens through hands-on, experiential activities designed to engage children who are auditory, tactile, or interactive learners rather than passive listeners. Faith is woven in through daily chapel services and Bible lessons. Play is treated as intentional and purposeful, with signature traditions like the Butterfly Release and Teddy Bear Picnic serving as examples of discovery-based learning. The goal is to nurture a lifelong love of learning in a safe, encouraging, and faith-centered setting.How does MTA's student-to-faculty ratio compare to public school programs?
MTA intentionally maintains low student-to-faculty ratios as a core part of its academic model. This allows educators to deliver individualized attention and offer accelerated and advanced coursework in a way that larger public classrooms simply cannot replicate. Rather than teaching to the middle of the group, MTA's teachers identify each child's learning style and pace, adjusting instruction accordingly. This is one of the primary reasons families choose MTA over public alternatives like the Shenendehowa Universal Pre-K program.Is Mother Teresa Academy affiliated with the Catholic Church, and do children need to be Catholic to enroll?
Mother Teresa Academy is a private, values-based Catholic school. Faith is integrated into daily life through morning chapel, Bible lessons, and a Monthly Character Values program that focuses on qualities like kindness, responsibility, and respect. Families from a variety of backgrounds are welcomed into the MTA community. The school's approach frames faith as a foundation for character and community, and the nurturing environment is designed to feel welcoming to all families who appreciate values-based education.What enrichment programs and activities does MTA offer beyond core academics?
Beyond core academics, MTA offers Spanish language classes, daily chapel and Bible lessons, a Monthly Character Values program, school performances and concerts, and regular field trips. The school also runs a 6-week Summer Camp program with flexible weekly attendance, along with optional AM and PM care. These offerings are designed to develop the whole child, building social skills, creative expression, and a moral foundation alongside academic readiness.Does MTA offer support for families who have recently relocated to the Clifton Park area?
MTA is well positioned to support families who are new to the Clifton Park and Capital Region area. The school's long-standing staff provides immediate consistency and stability for children adjusting to a new environment. MTA has experience welcoming families from a wide range of backgrounds, including international families transitioning from countries such as India, China, and Japan. The close-knit community atmosphere means new families are stepping into an established, welcoming community with deep roots in the area.Is financial assistance available for families concerned about tuition costs?
Yes, Mother Teresa Academy offers a financial assistance program for families who need support with tuition costs. The school handles all pricing and financial discussions through a personal consultation rather than listing figures publicly online. This allows the administration to walk families through the full value of the MTA experience and explain available assistance options before cost becomes a barrier. Families are encouraged to schedule a tour and speak directly with the team to get a complete picture of what enrollment would look like for their situation.
