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Information for Potential Donors

   Our office operating costs are very low, and our equipment is provided free of charge by an outside agency. Most of your donation will go toward paying qualified guides and professional educators to lead these experiences.

   We are seeking a wide base of community support through individual donations. Our ongoing fundraising efforts are also seek  large foundation support so that we can offer more programs to more schools and youth groups.

   By keeping our overhead as low as possible, we make sure that the majority of every donation goes straight to quality outdoor teaching!

There are many ways to donate.  No amount is too small!
Below is a list of donation methods and instructions:

1. Send a check.
   Please make out and send a check to: TAO Education, Inc. PO Box 1772 Truckee, CA 96160.  You will be sent an acknowledgement letter and tax receipt.
Please note: If you send $100 or more, you will also be sent a company T-shirt!

2. Donate by credit card.
   Click here to go to our secure gateway page for credit card donations.

3. Donate clothing or equipment for use by the kids.
   We need good quality outdoor clothing--fleece jackets, rainwear--anything that can keep a kid warm in the outdoors. We also need sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, and other gear for use by our kids. If you send gear in reasonable, useable shape, we will send you a tax receipt for its fair value.

4. Donate goods that can be turned into cash for the kids.  
   You can donate a car or many other items and take a blue-book tax write-off. Please call our office for information/procedures at (866) 663-9484. Corporate ID #: 2279521 Federal EIN: 94-3382660