Looking for school fundraising ideas in Modesto, Manteca, Tracy, Ripon, and the Central Valley? You’re in the right place! This guide connects local schools, PTAs, and PTGs with businesses that love to give back through fundraisers, sponsorships, and community programs.
This guide is updated regularly and available 24/7 for schools to access.
Restaurants & Food Fundraisers in the Central Valley
Partner with local restaurants and host a “dine-out fundraiser night” where a percentage of sales goes back to your school. These are some of the most popular PTA fundraising ideas!
Lily’s Guacalicious
- Donations and fundraising nights but we are open to any other way of giving back
- 📍 Modesto, Salida, Ripon, Manteca, Tracy, Mountain House
- https://www.instagram.com/lilys_guacalicious/
Fancysweets 209
- 20% of sales
- 📍 Modesto, Salida, Ripon, Manteca, Tracy, Mountain House
- https://www.instagram.com/fancys_209
The Ice Cream Co
- 15% of sales go back to the school!
- 📍 Modesto
- https://www.icecreamcompany.org/
Panda Express
- 20%-28% of sales
- 📍 Modesto, Salida, Ripon, Manteca, Tracy, Mountain House
- https://community.pandaexpress.com/fundraisers
Chuck E Cheese
- 20% donation on total event sales!
- 📍 Modesto
- https://www.chuckecheese.com/modesto-ca/events/fundraisers/
McDonald's
Round Table
- Round Table Pizza Fundraiser where we pledge to donate 20% of proceeds to your cause.
- 📍 Various Locations
- https://fundraising.roundtablepizza.com/
Chipotle
- 25%of event sales given back to your cause
- 📍 Various Locations
- https://marketing.chipotle.com/partner/fundraiser-request/
Texas Roadhouse
- Contact Local Restaurant
- 📍Modesto/Tracy
Raising Canes
- 15% of Net Sales* from your Event
- 📍Various Locations
- https://raisingcanes.com/supporting-education/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19582307495&gbraid=0AAAAApKLZqdqkYJgHdrVgTsHrKMl6MCOs&gclid=CjwKCAjwobnGBhBNEiwAu2mpFKufHobWzH18ZSogRbuoiROfWNL-sjilhhAOfKthRron6wp8BiPT7hoCxKgQAvD_BwE
Entertainment & Activities
Schools can raise money while families enjoy fun local activities like trampoline parks, bowling, or mini golf. These events double as community-building fundraisers!
Funworks Modesto
- Earn 20% Of NET Sales on your Night!
- 📍Modesto
- https://www.funworksfuncompany.com/school-groups
Dave and Busters
- Your supporters earn endless fun with $10 or $20 Power Cards, you earn 50% of whatever you sell - that’s what we call a win-win.
- 📍Modesto
- https://www.daveandbusters.com/us/en/parties/youth-schools
Skyzone
- 20% of ticket sales from those who attended your event.
- 📍Modesto
- https://www.skyzone.com/modesto/fundraising/
John's Incredible Pizza
- 50% on all gift cards purchased
- 📍Modesto
- https://johnspizza.com/booking/EventTypes/1/EventTypes
Retail & Shopping Givebacks
Shop & support local schools at the same time!
Sarina Schieferstein Photography
- Sponsorships/Session donations and gift cards
- 📍Modesto, Salida, Ripon, Manteca
- https://sarinaschiefersteinphotography.com/
Sponsorships & Special Programs
Some businesses prefer to give back through annual sponsorships, classroom donations, or educational programs. These can provide steady, long-term support for schools.
Sylvan Learning Modesto
- Sponsorships
- 📍Modesto
Modesto Subaru
- Sponsorships
- 📍Modesto
- https://www.modestosubaru.com/Love-Promise-Request
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