Tandem's Day of Giving

Why Give?

Participating in Tandem’s Day of Giving is a message to the world that you care about our school and support our mission and values. Your gift shows our community that you are a contributing member who values the work that we do and that you are personally invested in the success of our school. Gifts of every level are deeply valued because you made the decision to give as an expression of your support.

We are grateful to everyone who has already made a gift this year and we hope that you take this opportunity to reaffirm your public support of our school by giving again during our Day of Giving. When you do, you will have an opportunity to leave a note of support that can be read by our community members. Your gift amount will not be shown, but your values will be on display. Be sure to get counted in your constituency (parent, alum, student grandparent, staff, friends, etc), as there might be some friendly competition and match offers to participate in.

What is the Tandem Friends Fund?

The Tandem Friends Fund is our school’s annual fund. It is an essential resource for funding financial aid, supporting our teachers and providing experiential learning opportunities to our students, and so much more. Gifts to the Tandem Friends Fund go where the need is greatest in our school, and they are put to use in the same fiscal year that they are given. The fastest way to make a meaningful difference at Tandem is to make a gift to the Tandem Friends Fund.

Why Giving Matters

Tandem was founded with a vision to create a collaborative educational environment that gives students freedom with responsibility and ignites a love of learning that transforms lives. Bringing this vision to life requires a high level of commitment and significant resources. The Tandem Friends Fund (TFF) provides the funding needed to bring these founding concepts to life and to set Tandem apart from other schools in our area. Tandem is an independent school that does not accept federal or state funding. Your gifts help us to maintain our independence and our ability to provide a values-driven education to a diverse and welcoming community.

Like most other independent schools, tuition does not cover operating costs in full. We rely on donations from parents, grandparents, alumni families, alumni and local community members to help us create the moments of spark that transform lives. Your gift makes an immediate and meaningful impact on the experiences of our students, faculty and staff.

About Giving

Our school is a non-profit, 501c3 organization that relies on donations from community members, which means that your gift is tax-deductible. Many people are able to maximize their tax benefits by giving assets like appreciated stocks, or from their IRAs. You can reduce your tax-burden and make a difference at our school by making a gift to Tandem.

Tandem can also receive contributions from your Donor Advised Fund and we qualify for employer matching gift programs. If you choose to give through one of the methods above, please notify Laura Douglas at [email protected] so that we can appropriately track and acknowledge your gift.

Tax ID/EIN: Tandem Friends School 23-7063914

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