The legacy and ministry of Tri-Cities Christian Schools has remained strong for more than 35 years—to be a school of influence characterized by academic excellence and commitment to training tomorrow’s Christian leaders. God’s blessing has been evident as TCCS has grown into a community of learning that is setting the standard for Christian education in the Tri-Cities area. Christian parents want a superior quality, Christ-centered education for their children, and strong communities that will work together to make that happen. Since 1973, TCCS has served our region as a partner in ministry with the family and church, demonstrating a commitment to meet the needs of students as they prepare to take their place in the world. The next generation of Christian leaders is being raised to impact their peers with wisdom, faith, and integrity and to see the effect they can have locally, nationally and abroad.
Today, TCCS is able to provide a quality education in a dynamic Christian environment at a reasonable tuition cost to families. Tuition covers approximately 80-90% of the cost of educating a student at a private school. It does not cover the construction of new buildings and the development of new programs. Additional funding is sought from friends, parents, grandparents, alumni, businesses and foundations.
Generosity and faithfulness is in no short supply at TCCS. We have participated in a variety of community service, ministry, and missions projects over the years including:
TCCS has devised a plan to meet the growing needs for Christian education in our community. The Board of Trustees has identified 5 key areas necessary for the continued growth of our school. The 5 areas include:
Cash gifts are the simplest and most common form of giving to the school. Cash gifts are tax deductible up to 50% of your adjusted gross income in the year of your gift. If the gift exceeds 50% the remainder may be carried over and used as a deduction up to five years. Checks should be made payable to Tri-Cities Christian Schools.
Donations may be given online.
A number of companies have matching gift programs in which the company matches gifts made by employees. Please check with your company to see if they participate.
Many friends of TCCS find the school to be a good place to honor loved ones on special occasions. Upon receipt of your gift, both you and the loved one will receive notification. For any donation of $1200 or more, you are eligible for a banner partnership in which to display your honorary information in the gymnasium.
Often at the passing of a friend of TCCS, the school becomes a recipient of memorial gifts. Upon receipt of gifts, the family and the giver receive notification. In the 2009/2010 school year, memorial gifts were made on behalf of:
Giving securities may be the most advantageous way to give. You may receive favorable tax consequences by giving stocks that have appreciated. TCCS can accept readily marketable securities such as those traded on a stock exchange. Such gifts will most probably be sold immediately by the school. The value of the securities is the average of the high and low of the stock on the date of the gift.
Yes! High participation of parents and grandparents who give regularly to TCCS is a vote of confidence, a sign that families invest in their children's welfare and support the school's mission. This percentage can also have an impact on gifts from outside sources; most foundations consider family participation rates before agreeing to donate funds to a school.
You can donate online by clicking here or you can print a pledge card by clicking here. If you have any questions or comments about giving to TCCS, please contact Lisa Layell in the TCCS Development Office, llayell@tccstn.org.