Transparency & Accountability
You can invest in your public high school through The Endowment Project Foundation knowing that we maintain the highest level of governance and transparency
Our Mission Statement:
To close the funding gap between public and private education in the US by building a culture of direct, focused, and impactful philanthropy designed to support school-level and systemic public education needs.
The Endowment Project Education Foundation, dba The Endowment Project Foundation (TEPF), is a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and donations to us are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. EIN: 92-4023942.
Our IRS determination letter can be found here.
TEPF has achieved the Gold seal of transparency from Candid’s GuideStar.
Donation Policy
This Donation Policy outlines the terms and conditions that apply when you donate to TEPF:
Types of donations accepted: We accept donations in the following forms: Cash, Checks, Online ACH, Credit/Debit Cards, PayPal, Venmo, ApplePay, GooglePay, Securities, vehicle donations and other In-kind contributions. If paying by Direct Payment/Online ACH you agree to authorize us the right to issue a one-time Electronic Check to your bank. Your authorization gives us the right to present a check to your bank for payment of your donation.
How donations are used: We believe in transparency and want you to know that the majority of your generous donation will be allocated directly to funding the program you select. The Foundation retains a small percentage of contributions to fund program administration, fundraising and operations (Our Overhead) with a goal of maximizing funding to our public-school initiatives, this means 80% or more of contributions to schools goes direct to schools. Our Financials and IRS 990 can be found below.
Goal amounts for specific projects are approximate and will be finalized upon project completion.
Gifts to projects that do not achieve their funding goal within 2 years will be assigned to the Annual Fund.
Refund Policy: Donations are non-refundable. If you believe an error has been made in connection with your donation, please contact lboland@tepf.org.
Donor Recognition: We respect the wishes of donors who choose to remain anonymous. Donors may be acknowledged in our annual report, on our website, or in other public materials, unless requested otherwise.
At TEPF, we strive to operate in accordance with the principles outlined in the Donor Bill of Rights
Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:
To be informed of the organization's mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization's governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
To have access to the organization's most recent financial statements.
To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
The text of this statement in its entirety was developed by the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel (AAFRC), Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and adopted in November 1993.
State Fundraising Disclosures
Financial and other information about The Endowment Project Education Foundation’s purpose, programs and activities can be obtained by contacting our Executive Director at 1717 East Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223, (804) 500-9862, and lboland@tepf.org, or for residents of the following states, as stated below:
Maryland: For the cost of postage and copying, from the Secretary of State.
New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm.
New York: Upon request, from the Attorney General Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of The Endowment Project Education Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.
Virginia: Financial statements are available from the State Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.Washington: From the Charities Program at 1-800-332-4483, or www.sos.wa.gov/charities.
West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305.
You can find links to our Impact Report, 990s, Financials and more below.
If you have additional questions,or comments please contact TEPF by sending an email to lboland@tepf.org, call (804) 500-9862, or write to us at: The Endowment Project Foundation, 1717 East Cary Street, Richmond VA 23223.
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Impact Report
Dear supporters, advocates, and educators –
A year ago, none of us could have predicted the profound impact we’d make in such a short span. Throughout 2023, we collectively reinforced our belief: alumni and communities have a deep commitment to their public schools. They generously invest in these institutions, ensuring access to top-notch facilities, exceptional educators, robust academics, student resources, enriching activities, and beyond.