Frequently Asked Questions - Tip4Teach Foundation
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.
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.
- 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.
Our primary funding sources are direct donations. Additionally, Amazon pays a remittance fee to affiliate vendors that provide it with business, which ranges from 2 to 10 percent, depending on the product.
Currently, Tip4Teach is designed primarily for K–12 teachers and administrators in public, private, and charter schools, with plans to expand to college and university faculty, educators in professional or vocational training, and other categories of teaching professionals.
- Click the Sign-Up button on the homepage.
- Provide basic information, including your name, school, and a bio about your teaching background.
- Once your profile is approved, you can share your unique link and start receiving tips.
- Don’t worry, we will share best practices based on teacher success.
We partner with reputable, PCI-compliant payment processors to ensure every transaction is encrypted and secure. All sensitive payment details are processed through these payment gateways, and we never store credit or debit card details on our servers.
Yes! Supporters can add a short message, a note of thanks, or a dedication during checkout. Teachers can view these messages directly in their dashboard and, if desired, publicly display them on their profile page.
If you notice any unusual behavior or have concerns:
- Click the Contact Us link on the site.
- Fill out the support form with a detailed description of your issue.
- Our support team will investigate and respond as soon as possible.
Currently, Tip4Teach focuses on educators in the United States. We are exploring global partnerships and will announce expansions as soon as they become available.
Due to the sensitive nature of Tip4Teach, we reset passwords by contacting us through “Contact Us”.
For general inquiries, suggestions, or feedback, you can:
- Email us at info@tip4teach.org or
- Use the Contact Us form on our website.
