Our Community Champions

Impact

We believe support should be accessible to everyone, and we understand that every family’s financial situation is different. That is why our Community Fund subsidizes tutoring sessions for families in need of Neurodivergent support. We are proud to offer a limited number of sponsored sessions and flexible payment options to ensure our students have the tools they need to thrive. ( ) Sessions have been sponsored to date.

Apply For Support

Families facing financial barriers can confidentially apply for coaching support. While there are no specific economic requirements, we ask that these funds be prioritized for those in true financial need. Your privacy is our priority: all applications are handled with strict confidentiality and data is regularly cleared.

You can sponsor a session to directly fund coaching hours for students in need. Donors are honored on our Community Champions leaderboard, with future plans to include logo placement on marketing materials for our Founding Partners. Please note: contributions are not tax-deductible at this time.

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The Impact of Specialized Support

Hear from families who have benefitted from our support.

I have felt very lucky to find Michael. I could have used him years ago. I have a 10th grader who has had a few sessions and it is making a difference. Michael is relatable to teens, friendly and knowledgeable. He shows up early and sends me follow up information about what was covered.

Tamarra W.

I highly recommend Michael Van Sant from Beyond the Desk Tutoring. He has made a tremendous impact on my 10th grade son—academically, in confidence, and in his overall mindset toward school. Since starting with Michael, my son has developed better time management, organization, and study habits, leading to noticeable progress and greater independence. Michael’s patient, mentoring style has helped my son feel capable and motivated again. He has also facilitated a session with my son and me to collaboratively create an incentive/reward system to encourage school attendance, which has been a valuable tool. Beyond tutoring, Michael has proctored exams and been a consistent, reliable mentor. The growth I’ve seen this year is the first real progress we’ve had, and I’m incredibly grateful.

Christine C.

★★★★★

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Climate Pledge

Beyond the Desk proudly commits 1% of our revenue to permanent carbon removal. To date, we have contributed to 11 global projects, including advanced technologies like Direct Air Capture and Biomass Carbon Removal (73 kg and counting).

We believe in supporting the environment our students will inherit.

FAQs

How does sponsorship work?

You can sponsor a session to fund coaching hours for students in need.

Is sponsorship tax-deductible?

At this time contributions are not tax-deductible.

Who can apply for support?

Families facing financial barriers can confidentially apply for coaching support. There are no specific economic requirements but we ask that you prioritize these sessions for when they are truly a financial necessity, as funds are limited and community-supported.

How is donor recognition handled?

Donors are honored on our Community Champions leaderboard. Looking ahead, we plan to expand our recognition program to include logo placement on our marketing materials, featured spots in future newsletters, and a few others.

How do you ensure privacy?

All applications and session details are handled with strict confidentiality. To ensure your data remains secure, our Google Form records are regularly cleared after processing, and only essential information is retained to coordinate your student's support.

How many sessions can a family receive?

To help as many students as possible, sponsored support typically covers a 'Jumpstart Block' of 4 sessions. Families can reapply if additional funding is available.

What if a student misses a sponsored session?

We value our community’s generosity. We ask for a 24-hour notice for cancellations so the slot can be offered to another student on the waitlist. Unexcused absences may result in the forfeiture of future sponsored hours.

Disclaimer: Contributions are not tax-deductible at this time.