TVT Giving Guide

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5 Federation Way | Irvine, CA 92603
949.509.9500 | TARBUT.com

Founded in loving memory of Naomi Gelman Weiss

Dear TVT Parents,
What an exciting time to be at TVT! As the #1 K-12 private school in Orange County and the
best Jewish school in California, it is clear that TVT is a truly special place. Everyone – faculty,
staff, parents, and the greater community – genuinely cares about what is best for the school and
our students.
A crucial part of independent education is the raising of funds to continually support the
operations and growth of the school. With so many ways to do that, I hope you will find this
giving guide useful to find a fit for how you want to contribute to TVT. That being said, each year
our Lion’s Pride Annual Fund is always our highest funding priority. Gifts to the Fund support
ALL TVT students and help keep our budget balanced. Gifts of any size matter and participation
counts. It is always our goal to have 100% participation from our Board, faculty, staff, and
parent communities.
I would like to take a moment to remind you that participating in philanthropy is always supposed
to be a positive experience. Throughout my career, I have often heard apologies from donors that
their gift is not enough. Please know that each and every gift to TVT is precious to us. Giving to
TVT models for your children our school’s values of Respect, Repair the World, and Kindness. It
is the manifestation of the reasons you selected TVT to educate your children. As we continue to
emphasize our mission that academics are important and character is paramount, I would ask that
you thoughtfully consider how to take an active role in philanthropy at TVT and help live
that mission.
In partnership,

Faith Cohen, CFRE
Director of Development

5 Federation Way | Irvine, CA 92603 | 949.509.9500 | TARBUT.com

SOURCES OF Purpose & Impact Time Frame Designation
TVT FUNDING &
WHERE IT GOES Main revenue source for Annual Educational programs,
school’s operating budget assessment curriculum, equipment
Tuition

Lion’s Pride Strengthens the Annual Salaries, benefits,
Annual Fund operating budget enrichment programs,
facilities maintenance

Capital & Funds growth of school Capital: Buildings, campus
Restricted Gifts and helps fulfill its Year-round improvements,
long-term vision. Specific special projects,
programs and services. Restricted Gifts: scholarships institutes
As needed

Endowment & Provides for long-term Year-round Unrestricted or as
Planned Gifts sustainability of school determined by
donor or school

Gala & Auction A spirited evening and Spring Operating funds and
online auction to raise funds, emerging needs of the
strengthen community, and greatest priority
celebrate TVT.

5 Federation Way | Irvine, CA 92603 | 949.509.9500 | TARBUT.com

YOUR INNOVATION
LION’S PRIDE When students learn to be innovative, they hone their problem-solving skills, become great
ANNUAL FUND communicators, work collaboratively, and are prepared to meet the ongoing challenges in
GIFT college and beyond.
SUPPORTS
JEWISH STUDIES
TVT is the realization of the dream to honor our ancestors and to inspire our children to live rich,
meaningful lives inspired by Jewish knowledge. Gifts to the Annual Fund provide opportunities for
enhanced studies and experiences.

FINANCIAL AID
Your support provided $1,800,000 in tuition assistance last year for our qualifying families,
allowing students of all socioeconomic backgrounds an exceptional education. The gift of
education truly changes lives!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TVT is committed to providing ongoing high-quality professional learning opportunities to faculty
members. This continuing education is then brought back to the TVT classrooms, creating
meaningful student/teacher relationships.

ATHLETICS
We all know the significant role athletics play in developing positive social dynamics, leaders, and
citizens – on and off the playing fields. Your gift contributes to the overall health and well-being of
our students.

ARTS
Our innovative, project-based arts program emphasizes creativity and execution. Through the
Annual Fund, we are able to offer music, visual art, dance, photography, film, poetry, screen-
writing and songwriting to students across all grades.

5 Federation Way | Irvine, CA 92603 | 949.509.9500 | TARBUT.com

PARENT’S ASSOCIATION
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Holiday & Special Events Chesed Grade Level Parent
Middle & Upper School
Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, Assist our community in
Parent Social
Veterans Day, Passover Seders, need by delivering meals, Host one of our grade-level
Promotion, Faculty & Staff socials (each grade will hold
visiting, or carpool. a social in the fall)
Appreciation
Library Spirit Wear
Manage our TVT spirit-wear
TVT Cares Volunteer in Upper or online store
Philanthropy (Turkey Trot, Lower School Library
TVT Fight Against Hunger— On-Call
food packing event) Art You will be placed on our
Volunteer in Lower School volunteer list and notified as
Book Fairs Art Room volunteer opportunities arise.

Held in Fall and Spring Room Parent

Parent Ambassador Lower School

Offer support for new parents
and their children

5 Federation Way | Irvine, CA 92603 | 949.509.9500 | TARBUT.com

NOTABLE ALL SCHOOL PICNIC TURKEY TROT
EVENTS
August Thanksgiving Day

TVT ANNUAL TVT CARES FOOD
SHABBAT DINNER PACKING EVENT

August Super Bowl Sunday

GRANDPARENT & TVT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY HIGH SCHOOL FILM FESTIVAL

November (TBD)

ALUMNI REUNION ANNUAL GALA

Fall April

LS KABBALAT SHABBAT COMMENCEMENT

Every Friday June

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WHEN YOU SUPPORT EXCEPTIONAL ATTENTIVE
TVT, YOU ARE HELPING ACADEMIC INDIVIDUALIZED
TO ENSURE THE EVERY
TVT STUDENT RECEIVES: PREPAREDNESS EDUCATION

DYNAMIC ELECTIVES MEANINGFUL STRONG SENSE FOCUS ON
AND STUDENT/TEACHER OF COMMUNITY CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT
COURSE OFFERINGS CONNECTIONS

INSPIRING EMPHASIS ON POSITIVE GLOBAL
JEWISH DEVELOPING CRITICAL SOCIAL PREPAREDNESS/
DYNAMICS
CONTENT/VALUES THINKING SKILLS AWARENESS

5 Federation Way | Irvine, CA 92603 | 949.509.9500 | TARBUT.com

OUR MISSION:
We are an inclusive Jewish school of

inquiry and innovation where
academics are important and character is paramount.

Founded in loving memory of Naomi Gelman Weiss

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