9:00–11:30 a.m.
Tournament Park, Caltech Campus, Pasadena, CA
Not really! While originally walk-a-thons were pledge-based per lap, today we focus on flat donations made before the event.
Peer-to-peer fundraising can help raise both awareness and funds, so it is encouraged but not required.
The walk itself, whether in-person in Pasadena or in your location in your home city, is a celebration of our IEA’s community’s impact locally and around the globe.
Yes! Donations to IEA are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. IEA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and our tax ID is #95-469569.
Funds raised support IEA’s programs and gifted support services. Half of all Trek for Talented Youth donations will go directly to financial aid.
Ask anyone who supports education—friends, relatives, neighbors, co-workers. Use email, social media, or even create a video to tell your story.
Credit card companies and banks charge businesses including nonprofit organizations processing fees to facilitate electronic transactions. Fees vary based on payment type.
As a donor, you can choose to cover these processing fees so that more of your donation will go to nonprofits like IEA to support their mission.
Givebutter is a free donation platform for nonprofit organizations. It is offered for free thanks to the 100% optional tips they receive from donors. Read more about Givebutter’s optional tips policy here.
You can donate the tickets you don’t need back to IEA to our teachers, staff, and families in need!
Just fill in one registration’s information and click “Apply to all in bundle”. IEA will follow up for more information on registrations, donated tickets, and sponsorship listing materials.
Just fill in one registration’s information and click “Apply to all in bundle”.
When you have the information, give IEA a call or email and we can update the information for you.
You can ask in person, by phone, by email, on social media, or through your own fundraising page.
Ask friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and your extended community for donations. They can donate directly to the Givebutter donation platform or to your personalized page. Here’s an example of an ask.
Be creative and have fun!
It’s easy! Follow the steps outlined here.
Nope! Here are all the ways in which you can support IEA during Trek for Talented Youth:
No! The actual walking on October 4 is not required.
You are still able to participate in the campaign by making a donation and the funds will count towards the total amount we are hoping to raise through the Trek-for-Talented Youth campaign! All donations appreciated.
While pets are allowed at Tournament Park, Trek for Talented Youth will be a human-only event.
A Sponsor is an individual, business, or organization that supports IEA’s Trek for Talented Youth through a financial contribution ranging from $250 to $5,000.
Sponsors play a vital role in making the event possible and ensuring more gifted, talented, and high-ability students have access to IEA’s life-changing programs. In recognition of their support, sponsors receive special advertising opportunities such as logo placement on event banners, T-shirts, social media shoutouts, and recognition on our website and promotional materials, depending on their sponsorship level. It’s a meaningful way to align your brand with educational excellence and invest in the future of exceptional young minds.
We would love the support of volunteers, parents, alumni, and friends, to help make Trek for Talented Youth possible! Please view available roles and lend a hand using this form.
Please contact Jane Laudeman at jlaudeman@educationaladvancement.org.
The Institute for Educational Advancement has established a dedicated Emergency Fund to support families and staff affected by the recent [insert emergency here]. Please consider donating via the link below. We appreciate your support for the IEA Community at this time.
We are deeply heartbroken by the devastating fires impacting so many friends, families, and staff in Southern California. The health and safety of our community remain our top priority.
While our offices are outside of the evacuation zone, staff will be working remotely through Wednesday, January 15 as we continue to monitor the situation. We are staying in touch with staff and families affected by these fires.
We sincerely appreciate your support during this challenging time. If you need to reach us, please email us at IEAGifted@educationaladvancement.org.
Thank you for your understanding and care. We’ll provide additional updates soon.
