Parents aren’t the only ones budgeting for back-to-school supplies every year. Most teachers shoulder the financial burden as well. According to AdoptAClassroom.org®’s 2025 Annual Report, teachers spend an average of $895 out-of-pocket on classroom supplies, a 49% increase since 2015.
Amid rising costs for basic needs (groceries, gas, housing) and inadequate funding for public education in some states, many educators lack the resources to create the best possible learning environment for their students. That’s why charities like AdoptAClassroom.org are more critical than ever, and Porte® is proud to support their goal of bridging the funding gap.
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What Is AdoptAClassroom.org and How Does It Support Teachers Through Charitable Giving?
AdoptAClassroom.org believes all students should have the necessary supplies to succeed at school. The charity connects donors with classrooms in need, making it easy to support teachers and help students thrive. Money raised gives teachers flexible funding for the tools that matter most to their students.
Since 1998, they’ve:
- Raised over $83 million
- Supported over 7.8 million students
- Adopted 337,000+ classrooms
This work promotes access to quality education in high-needs schools.
AdoptAClassroom.org’s efforts have earned significant recognition. The organization is one of the most trusted educational charities in the country, holding the highest possible transparency rating from Candid, a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, and the highest rating from the Better Business Bureau.
(L) A classroom before the teacher spends money and (R) the same classroom after the teacher spends money.
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What Do Teachers Say About the Impact of Charitable Giving?
Donations provide flexible, direct funding for educators to use where it’s needed most. Francy, a third-grade teacher, used her AdoptAClassroom.org donation to create a better learning environment for her students.
“I definitely plan to continue fundraising through AdoptAClassroom.org because our students’ needs are always growing and changing.” – Francy, Teacher
Thanks to these donations, teachers like Francy no longer have to dip into their own pockets to fund classroom supplies and learning tools. And it’s not just about the supplies – teacher retention matters too. 9 in 10 teachers say support from AdoptAClassroom.org encourages them to keep teaching.
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How Can You Support Classrooms in Need?
Porte makes it easy to give back without changing your spending habits. With the #DoorToChange program, a portion of every purchase you make with the Porte Debit Card goes to a charity of your choice. All you have to do is select AdoptAClassroom.org (or another available charity) in the Porte app. Every time you swipe, Porte donates to that charity1 at no additional cost to you.2
If you want to make a direct impact, visit AdoptAClassroom.org and choose how you’d like to donate. You can search for specific schools and teachers, donate directly to a classroom page, or contribute to a Spotlight Fund supporting subjects or areas of greater need.
Do you want to help teachers like Francy? Use your Porte Debit Card for everyday purchases to help put supplies in classrooms that need them most!
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