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Mr. Kaufman from Van Nuys, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gifts for Grads

Help me give my students ducks and bracelets for graduation and competition prizes and gifts.

  • 5 donors
  • $186 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Mr. Kaufman has another project! Donate to Wolf Pack Needs Prizes to help his classroom.

$196 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

In class, we have weekly competitions for fun and review. These prizes are awarded to everyone, but the winners of the games get first pick. The students enjoy having fun without the stress of grades.

Student motivation and cooperation has greatly increased with these fun games.

Also, the graduating seniors enjoy a parting gift when they leaver our school. The ducks have been requested by the students as their favorite out of all of the competition prizes. These competitions and holiday gifts have created a sense of belonging within the students.

Mr. Kaufman Van Nuys High School Grades 9-12

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.

More about Mr. Kaufman

Van Nuys, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

140 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Chunful 72 Sets 2025 Graduation Gifts Resin Graduation Duck Funny Graduation Ducks with Inspirational Congratulation Cards Organza Bags for School Student College Son Daughter Graduation Party • Amazon Business $30.99 2 $61.98
Rhode Island Novelty 1.5 Inch Mini Duck Keychains, 20 Pieces per Order • Amazon Business $13.74 2 $27.48
48-Pack LED Light Up Fidget Spinner Bracelets - Glow in The Dark Party Favors for Kids Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Materials cost

$115.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$157.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.84

Total project goal

$185.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $185.58

3 Donors

-$164.55

Donations toward project cost

-$155.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.93

match offer

-$2.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$2.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.53

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 $0.00

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