Support the Education Law Center-PA today. Together, we can shape the future of public education.

Advancing the Education Law Center-PA’s mission – to ensure every child in Pennsylvania has access to a quality public education – is made possible by the steadfast commitment and generosity of our donors. With your support, we are working to boldly transform school funding policies, address educational barriers experienced by underserved students, and advocate for lasting systemic reforms.

We hope you will join us.

There are many ways to support the Education Law Center-PA:

• Cash, Checks, and Online Gifts
• Monthly Giving
• Employee Matching Gifts
• United Way
• Penn’s Way
• Donor Advised Funds
• Honor & Memorial Giving
• Planned Giving
• Create a Fundraising Event
• Attend our Signature Event
• Questions?

Whether online or by mail, we are grateful for your generous contributions.

• Please make checks payable to Education Law Center-PA and mail to 1800 JFK Blvd, Suite 1900A, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
• Our online donation form is a convenient, paper-free way to give and offers you the option of covering the transaction fee, among other features.
• To wire funds from your bank or brokerage account, please email [email protected] for assistance.
  
  

Become a monthly partner to help us advance our mission in an easy and hassle-free way. Your ongoing support has a year-round impact, enabling us to meet our most pressing needs.

Many employers will offer to match your charitable contribution, allowing you to double the impact of your gift. Contact your Human Resources office for more information.

Designate the Education Law Center-PA when you contribute to United Way #1873 in the Philadelphia region.

For University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine faculty and staff, designate the Education Law Center-PA when you contribute through Penn’s Way.

Please consider recommending a grant to the Education Law Center-PA. You can also create a lasting legacy by naming ELC-PA as the beneficiary of the entire account or percentage of the fund. Click here to give directly from Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360 (Schwab), or BNY Mellon, or contact your fund administrator for a beneficiary form.

A tribute or memorial gift is a meaningful way to celebrate, honor or remember a loved one.

Make a gift to commemorate a loved one’s birthday, retirement, wedding, or any special milestone.

Consider asking others to honor someone’s memory by making a gift in their name. If you would like to direct gifts to the Education Law Center-PA in an obituary, the following is suggested language you may use: In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to the Education Law Center-PA, in memory of (honoree’s name). Contributions can be made at elc-pa.org/donate. Or mail checks to Education Law Center-PA, 1800 JFK Blvd., Suite 1900A, Philadelphia, PA, 19103. Please include the honoree’s name on the memo line.

Legacy gifts are one of the most meaningful investments in the Education Law Center-PA’s mission and ensure that we remain at the forefront of education advocacy for future generations. We are privileged to be included in your long-term financial and charitable planning. We encourage you to seek the advice of your financial advisor, an estate planning attorney, and/or CPA to discuss potential tax implications of any option you are considering.

• Retirement Assets: Consider directing some or all of your IRAs, 401ks, 403bs, pensions, and other retirement plan assets to the Education Law Center-PA. To do so, you will need to complete and file a beneficiary designation form with your retirement plan manager or financial institution.
  
  
• Wills, Bequests, and Trusts: You can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift to the Education Law Center-PA as part of your estate plan. Making a gift in your will or living trust, known as a bequest, can guarantee that our shared legacy endures. Your gift may be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after all other provisions are specified. If you already have a will, you can include the Education Law Center-PA by making a codicil.
  
  Here is suggested language to use when drafting your bequest: “I give to Education Law Center-PA, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) currently located at 1800 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1900A, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, or its successor thereto,_________ [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose.”
  
  
• Securities and Other Property: Donating gifts of securities, such as appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, can benefit your financial plan, while making an important impact for the Education Law Center-PA. These gifts can be made during your lifetime or structured to take effect upon your death by completing and filing a beneficiary designation form with your financial institution.
  
  
• Life Insurance: Consider designating the Education Law Center-PA as a beneficiary on a new or existing life insurance policy. To do so, you will need to complete and file a beneficiary designation form with the life insurance company that issued the policy.
  

With each of these gifts, ask your retirement plan manager, financial institution or life insurance company for the appropriate beneficiary designation form. Many forms are also accessible on the company’s website or through your online account portal.

To include a gift in your will or trust, or to make a gift through a beneficiary designation, you will need to use our legal name and Tax ID number:

Education Law Center-PA
Tax ID #23-2581102

You are in no way obligated to do so, but if you have already made a gift to the Education Law Center-PA in your will or trust, or by beneficiary designation, we hope you will let us know. Please email Ariella Gregson at [email protected]. We would appreciate the chance to acknowledge your kindness and generosity during your lifetime.

Please be assured that this information is nonbinding, and we respect your right to change your plans in the future. Information you share will be kept confidential, and we respect any desire to remain anonymous.

Support ELC-PA through peer-to-peer fundraising and share why our mission matters to you. There are endless ways you can help raise critical funds to advance our work. Every dollar counts!

• Set up a Facebook Fundraiser. You can easily share your request with family and friends and streamline donations directly to the Education Law Center-PA.
  
• Host an event: Please consider hosting a friend-raiser to share information about the Education Law Center-PA with your peers.
  
  

Join us on September 30, 2026, for the Education Law Center-PA’s 51st Anniversary Celebration at Vie by Cescaphe in Philadelphia.

Our annual celebration generates valuable exposure for sponsors and serves as a unique opportunity to connect with key stakeholders in education advocacy and reform.

With your support, ELC-PA will be better equipped to meet the demand for our direct services, address systemic barriers that prevent all students from thriving, and promote the adoption of policies and practices that will create inclusive, positive school climates.

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.

QUESTIONS ABOUT MAKING A GIFT TO THE EDUCATION LAW CENTER-PA?
Please contact Ariella Gregson, Development Director, at [email protected]

Please note: Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Laws and regulations governing all gifts vary by state.

The Education Law Center-PA is a registered charitable organization. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling
1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.