Why Give?
Our most constant and generous support comes from individuals and community partners
just like you,
who believe in the power of education and the lasting value of a learning experience that shapes
one’s life. A gift to the annual fund helps TLC meet its most immediate needs and
initiatives that would otherwise not be possible, such as:
- Hands-on exhibitions and workshops
- Interactive school-age programming at the L.A. County Fair
- Vocational training that helps students find employment
- Leadership opportunities for high school students
- Quality early childhood education and parent support services
Giving Back to Our Community
Fairplex is proud to help numerous charitable organizations throughout Southern
California
that are dedicated to making a difference in our community. To help support these
organizations, Fairplex regularly donates various items to be used for fundraising
auctions and raffles.
Our giving is limited to non-profit organizations who serve
youth, education, health, and well-being and organizations that align with the
mission of Fairplex.
In order to request a donation for your group, we kindly ask that you follow these
guidelines:
- Request must be submitted online at least four (4) weeks prior to the date of
your
event.
- All requests must be submitted online. Please access the Fairplex request from
below.
- Online form must be filled out completely for consideration.
- Requests are limited to one (1) donation per organization per calendar year.
- Requests are processed in the order that they are received, please allow
approximately 2 weeks for a response.
- Donations are for charitable purposes only; we cannot provide sale incentives,
corporate gifts or donations to for-profit entities.
- Submitting a request does not guarantee a donation simply a consideration.
- Due to the large volume of requests, all communication regarding your request
will
come via email.
Donation requests are not available at the moment, please check
back between
February 15th and August 1st.
Thank you for your interest!
Fairplex wishes all groups great success in their fundraising efforts!
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Federal Tax ID#95-4686764), The Learning Centers at Fairplex
relies on the generosity of supporters to sustain its programs which benefit the community.
Where to Give?
It's your choice.
Our most constant and generous support comes from individuals and community partners just like
you, who believe in the power of education and the lasting value of a learning experience that
shapes one’s life. A gift to the annual fund helps TLC meet its most immediate needs and
initiatives that would otherwise not be possible, such as:
Unrestricted Support
Unrestricted gifts support all of the programs of The Learning
Centers. Your contributions help create memorable learning experiences, resources for our
diverse community and tools for our participants to succeed. TLC Annual Fund support is critical
to the success of our mission of bringing learning to life.
Direct Support
Direct gifts support the program or programs of your choice. To
learn more about each of the TLC programs and their impact on the community click on the links
below.
Ways to Give
There are numerous ways to help The Learning Centers at Fairplex bring learning
to life and receive generous tax breaks and savings opportunities at the same
time.
To donate now to The Learning Centers at Fairplex, provide your contact and payment information on
our online donation form linked in the sub navigation under Give Now. For your convenience we
accept MasterCard, Visa, American
Express and Discover. Your gift will be processed by the next business day and a receipt will be
mailed to you.
Check or Money Orders
If you would like to mail in your gift, send a check or money order payable to The
Learning
Centers at Fairplex. Our mailing address is:
The Learning Centers at Fairplex
1101 W. McKinley Ave
Pomona, Ca 91768
Pledges
If you prefer to pledge a gift that can be paid in multiple consecutive installments,
contact the TLC Development office at 909-865-4205.
Recurring Gifts
Monthly or yearly donations can be made over the phone via credit card by calling the
TLC Development office at 909-865-4205.
Gifts of Securities
Your gift of securities, such as stocks, mutual fund shares or other appreciated assets
can be an advantageous and tax-efficient method for supporting the educational programs of The
Learning Centers at Fairplex. For more information, contact Nena Hernandez at 909-865-4207 or
nhernandez@fairplex.com.
Planned Gifts
Planned gifts is wonderful way to pursue philanthropic passions through a variety of
different methods, Consider our organization as you plan your trust, bequest, endowment, and
estate options that can ensure relevant educational opportunities are available at Fairplex for
years to come. For more information, please contact Nena Hernandez at 909-865-4207 or email nhernandez@fairplex.com.
Matching Gifts
The impact of your generosity can be multiplied by partaking in a corporate matching
gift program. Contact your Human Resources or Employee Benefits Office at your company to find
out if employee gifts can be matched. Gifts may also be matched by a company from you have
retired from, or by a company that your spouse works or has retired from.
Tributes & Memorials
Give in memory of a loved one.
In Kind Gifts
Gifts-in-kind is a gift of tangible personal property, for instance equipment, supplies,
tools, inventory or products. This is an excellent way to support The Learning Centers and
supply our learning environments with tangible resources that create practical and hands-on
learning experiences.
Payroll Deduction
Supporting The Learning Centers at Fairplex is about taking pride in your work and in
our mission to create world-class experiences. As an employee of Fairplex, you often experience
firsthand the impact your generosity has on our local community. A payroll deduction gift is a
great way to make a lasting impact through regular and consecutive installments. To join the
Employee Campaign contact the TLC Development office at 909-865-4205.