Your Questions — Answered

What is Char’s Art Fund?

Char’s Art Fund is a donor-supported fund that enriches art education in the Tanque Verde School District by providing resources and experiences students might not otherwise have access to.

Who does Char’s Art Fund support?

Char’s Art Fund supports students across the Tanque Verde School District. Since 2023, it has supported all Tanque Verde District schools.

How long has Char’s Art Fund been supporting local schools?

Char’s Art Fund has supported Tanque Verde School District art programs for the last 13 years.

What is new or changing about Char’s Art Fund?

Char’s Art Fund is now part of the Tanque Verde Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that has supported Tanque Verde communities for 39 years.

Why did Char’s Art Fund become part of the Tanque Verde Foundation?

The goal is to strengthen long-term support for district art programs and continue delivering meaningful outcomes for students—while maintaining transparency about how donations are used.

What kinds of things does Char’s Art Fund pay for?

Donations have supported a wide range of needs, including:

Art room construction, renovation, and improvements
Classroom equipment and furniture (storage cabinets, stools, shelving, rugs, chalkboards)
Art supplies for ongoing classroom projects
Student learning tools (refurbished iPads, MacBook Pros, microphones/headsets)
Kiln refurbishment
Guest artist programs
Teacher professional development (travel, registration, subscriptions, curriculum resources)
Display resources for student art shows (portable partitions)

Can you share examples of past funded projects?

Yes. Past funded projects include renovating the art room at Agua Caliente Elementary, glazing and installing 250 student-designed ceramic tiles, refurbishing a kiln at Tanque Verde Elementary, and purchasing technology to support art instruction.

Does Char’s Art Fund support community art events too?

Yes. The fund also supports art/craft shows, student art raffles, and student art displays throughout the community.

How does my donation help students?

Your donation helps provide high-quality art education and creative opportunities—often the only chance many students may have to learn about art and create their own work.

Are donations tax-deductible?

Yes. Donations to Char’s Art Fund are tax-deductible.

How can I donate to Char’s Art Fund?

Donations can be mailed to:
Char’s Art Fund
c/o Elizabeth Spilotro / TVSEEF
8987 E Tanque Verde Road
PMB 309-147
Tucson, Arizona 85749

Can I donate in honor of someone or make a gift from my family or business?

Yes—this is a common way to support school programs.

Who can I contact with questions?

Charlene Atkinson can be reached via our form or chartsartfund@aol.com