Fund a Bright Future
You invest in children that are healthy, safe and learning every time you make a gift to Parents as Teachers.
At Parents as Teachers National Center, we partner with affiliates across the country to help children develop, learn, and grow to realize their full potential.
When parents and caregivers have trusted support during a child’s earliest years, families are better equipped to build strong foundations for school, health, and life. Your generosity makes that support possible.
Your gift helps families build lasting relationships with trained parent educators and gain access to evidence-based resources that can make a meaningful difference for children and the adults who care for them.
Other Ways to Give
There are many meaningful ways to support Parents as Teachers National Center. Whether you make a gift today, honor someone special, recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund, or include Parents as Teachers in your estate plans, your generosity helps families receive support when they need it most.
Donor-Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund, or DAF, allows you to recommend grants to Parents as Teachers National Center from your charitable giving account.
You can recommend a DAF grant through our online giving page using DAFpay. Parents as Teachers National Center’s tax identification number is 43-1569124.
Corporate and Foundation Partners
Parents as Teachers National Center is deeply grateful for the support of our corporate and foundation partners. Together, these partnerships strengthen early childhood development, support parent educators, and expand resources for families and caregivers.
If your company or foundation is interested in partnering with Parents as Teachers, we would be glad to connect with you.
Honor and Memorial Gifts
A gift made in honor or in memory of someone special is a meaningful way to celebrate a life, honor cherished values, and invest in children and families.
To make an honor or memorial gift, visit our donation page and include the honoree or memorial recipient information when prompted.
Matching Gifts
Many employers offer matching gift programs that can increase the impact of your generosity. Your gift to Parents as Teachers National Center may be doubled or even tripled through your employer’s matching gift benefit.
For questions about matching gifts or gift documentation, please contact Ali McClung, Donor Relations Manager.
Stock Gifts
Gifts of stock, mutual funds, and other appreciated securities are another meaningful way to support Parents as Teachers National Center.
For stock transfer instructions, please contact Melissa Bode, Vice President of Philanthropy.
Planned Giving: Legacy of Learning Society
The Legacy of Learning Society is Parents as Teachers National Center’s planned giving program, created to honor supporters who include Parents as Teachers in their will, trust, beneficiary designation, donor-advised fund succession plan, or other estate plans.
A planned gift is a powerful way to reflect your values, care for children and families, and help ensure that future generations have access to trusted support.
Common planned gifts include:
- A gift in your will or trust
- A beneficiary designation, such as a retirement account or life insurance policy
- A donor-advised fund successor or residual gift
- A charitable gift annuity
If you have already included Parents as Teachers in your plans, we would be honored to know. Sharing your intentions allows us to thank you, understand your wishes, and recognize your generosity in the way that feels right to you.
Recognition is always optional. Many supporters are pleased to be listed in our annual report or on our website, while others prefer to remain anonymous.
Sample Bequest Language
If you would like to include Parents as Teachers in your will or trust, you may share the following sample language with your attorney:
“I give [percentage of my estate or dollar amount] to Parents as Teachers National Center, EIN 43-1569124, located in St. Louis, Missouri, for its general charitable purposes.”
We encourage you to speak with your attorney or financial advisor to ensure your plans reflect your wishes.
Contact
If you would like to learn more about making a planned gift, or if you have already included Parents as Teachers in your plans, please contact Ali McClung, Donor Relations Manager.
Select Philanthropic Partners
Parents as Teachers National Center is sincerely grateful for the philanthropic partners whose generosity helps support children, families, caregivers, and parent educators across our network.
