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Mr. Alvarado from Los Angeles, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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3D Printer Needs Food and a Friend

Help me give my students the ability to bring their 3D designs to life.

  • $552 goal

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My Project

The filament is the essential material that fuels our 3D printing projects. By providing this resource, you’re giving students the opportunity to explore the entire design and manufacturing process—from brainstorming ideas and creating digital models to printing and refining their final products. A second 3D printer would allow students to run multiple projects simultaneously.

My primary goal is to provide students with the tools and resources they need to explore and develop their skills in STEM fields.

We aim to inspire a passion for innovation and equip students with practical skills that will serve them in future careers. By enabling students to use the 3D printer regularly, we hope to foster a learning environment where they can experiment, learn from failures, and succeed in bringing their ideas to life.

Mr. Alvarado Pio Pico Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

50 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Official Creality Ender 3 V2 Upgraded 3D Printer with Silent Motherboard Branded Power Supply Carborundum Glass Platform Resume Printing Function, DIY FDM 3D Printers Printing Size 8.66x8.66x9.84 inch • Amazon Business $199.99 1 $199.99
iSANMATE High Speed PLA Transparent 3D Printer Filament, Clear PLA Filament 1.75mm Designed for High Speed 30-300mm/s, Fast Printing Speed PLA, Dimensional Accuracy ±0.02mm, 1kg Spool (2.2lbs) • Amazon Business $17.93 2 $35.86
Creality Matte PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1.75mm Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm for 3D Printing, 1kg Spool(2.2lbs) PLA Filament Fits for Most FDM 3D Printers,Black • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
AMOLEN Filament Storage Bag Vacuum Kit with Two Sizes - 51 PCS Cleaning Drying Sealed 25 Bags for 3D Printer Filament with Desiccants/Humidity Indicator Cards/Clips/Hand Pump • Amazon Business $22.53 1 $22.53
ZIRO Silk PLA Filament, 1.75mm 3D Printing Filament Shiny, Glossy PLA 3D Printer Filament, Fit Most FDM Printers, 1.75mm 1KG Metal-like Surface Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, Silky Rose Gold • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
ZIRO PLA Filament 1.75mm Silk, Shine 3D Printer Filament Silky, Shiny 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, Fit Most 3D FDM Printers Metal Metallic 1KG/2.2lb Spool, Silver Gray • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Keychain Rings for Crafts, Audab 50 Sets Assembled Key Chains Rings Keychain Hardware Key Rings for Key Chains, Crafts and Lanyards • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
ZIRO PLA Filament 1.75mm Silk, Shine Golden 3D Printer Filament Silky, Shiny 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, Fit Most 3D FDM Printers Metal Metallic 1KG/2.2lb Spool, Gold • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
ZIRO Silk PLA Filament 1.75mm, Shine 3D Printer Filament, Shiny 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Fit Most 3D FDM Printers, Metal Metallic 1KG/2.2lb Spool, Green • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
IKSYTEM 3D Printer Filament, Creating Beauty and Having Fun with 3D Printing Filament, Blue Green Dual Color Filament, Silk PLA Filament 1.75mm +/-0.02mm, Fit Most FDM 3D Printer, 1kg/2.2lbs PLA Spool • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$396.29

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $36.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$468.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.67

Total project goal

$551.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $551.16

3 Donors

-$263.23

Donations toward project cost

-$244.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.48

match offer

-$263.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$223.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.48

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.71

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