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Help Teachers Pay for Classroom Supplies

Most teachers spend hundreds of dollars of their own money on supplies each year. Tip4Teach lets you give directly to a teacher’s classroom, so they don’t have to go it alone - and your gift is tax-deductible.

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Why The Need

Classroom Supply Gaps

When essential supplies run low, students’ learning can suffer.

Teachers Pay Out of Pocket

On average, teachers spend $500 of their own money on supplies.

You Can Help, Directly

Donations are available immediately providing teachers with the support they need when they need it most.

How Tip4Teach Works

1

Donate to a Teacher

Choose a teacher and send them a tip (donation). You can tip any educator you'd like.

2

Teacher Buys Supplies

The teacher receives your tip as an account credit to spend on school supplies on Amazon.

3

See Your Impact

Receive an update showing what was purchased, providing complete transparency into how your donation was spent.

Tip4Teach is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is eligible for a tax deduction, accompanied by a receipt for your records.

Why Use Tip4Teach

Directly Help Teachers

Donations go straight to the classroom of your choice, covering budget shortfalls.

100% Transparent

Know exactly how your money is spent and see real results.

Tax-Deductible

Tip4Teach is an IRS-recognized non-profit, and every donation is tax-deductible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are tips tax-deductible?

Yes, they are triple tax-deductible! First, upon each donation, the donor will receive a statement disclosing the amount they have provided during the current fiscal year, which can be used for tax reporting purposes. Second, the funds are not taxable to the teacher; instead, the funds are transferred from the donor to Tip4Teach and then to the online merchant. Third, as Tip4Teach is a registered charity, all purchases made through Tip4Teach are exempt from sales tax.

What is Tip4Teach?

Tip4Teach is a platform that enables community members to support educators by sending them donations. It’s a simple way to show appreciation and help teachers with essential classroom resources.

Is there a cost associated with using Tip4Teach?

- No, it’s free for everyone.
- Unlike other charitable organizations, Tip4Teach does not take a “haircut,” excluding transaction fees paid to payment servicing companies; these fees are typically 3.5%.
- Our long-term goal is to ensure that each donation dollar-for-dollar is passed through. In other words, 100% of donations will be used to support our classrooms.