Why give?

  • Restore History

    Washington School is one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in Mitchell County. Let’s return it to it’s former glory!

  • Restore Meaning

    Anodos helps children find a higher meaning in life. Let’s give our children a positive vision of the world and the important role they play in it.

  • Restore Christian Education

    Great education isn’t just about informing the mind—it’s about forming the whole person toward ‘the Good.’ Let’s give our kids the spiritual armor they need.

7X Your donation

All tax-deductible donations received by Anodos Academy in 2025 are matched 7-to-1 by the Derek and Jessica Balsley Family.

If you donate $10, they’ll contribute $70.

If you donate $100, they’ll contribute $700.

If you donate 1,000, they’ll contribute $7,000.

Let’s do this!

Support Anodos Academy today with a monthly or one-time tax-deductible donation.

3% Cover the Fee

Help US Save
Washington School

Restoring old wood floors, removing false ceilings. We’re already making big progress—and it’s truly beautiful—but we need your help!

Choose “Save Washington” from the drop-down menu in the giving box above.

  • We're finding beauty around every corner

  • We're bringing Washington back to its former glory

  • Over 60 homeschool kids have already signed up to walk through this door

  • We're adding an overhead door to the gym for community events

  • The first room renovation is already so beautiful

  • Can't wait to remove this false ceiling

  • The Gym is in great shape and won't take much work

  • We can't wait to serve free Christian meals out of this Cafeteria

  • It took a bit of elbow grease, but look at those wood floors

  • It puts a smile on your face to see kids play in the gym again

 FAQs

  • Yes.

    Donations are made to Anodos, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation registered in Iowa (EIN: 39-2180445).

    All contributions are deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code and per Iowa Code.

  • Matching funds from the Balsley family are pledged in writing and will be contributed proportionally, on a quarterly basis, as public donations are received.

  • You can the option of giving to various funds at Anodos Academy including the “Save Washington Project”, “Anodos Homeschool”, and “Anodos Academy General Fund.”

    When not specifically designated, donations are directed toward Anodos Academy General Fund and used for a variety of programs, scholarships, operations, and restoration of the historic Washington School campus.

  • Checks, cashier’s checks, etc. can be mailed to: Anodos, Inc., C/O Jessica Balsley, 305 N. Randolph St., Mitchell, IA 50461. If you’d like to process via wire transfer, please call 515-508-1609 for instructions.

  • We are working on a location to publish donations publicly. When ready, we will contact all previous donors to ask if they wish for their donation to be made public or not.

  • The Balsley Family has pledged $1 Million to Anodos Academy, and committed to up to 250K in matching funds for the 2025 year at a rate of 7-to-1.