FUNDING
Raised by our community, spent on our students
Each year, the TOPS community raises funds for programs and resources that enrich the educational experience at TOPS and support our students and educators.
Friends of TOPS manages these funds, and the Site Council reviews funding proposals to help determine how funds are used based on community priorities.
NONPROFIT INFORMATION
Friends of TOPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
TAX ID / EIN
94-3142402
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Keep your donation receipt for your records.
Annual Fund
The Annual Fund supports programs and priorities approved through the Friends of TOPS budget process. These funds help sustain valued programs, respond to emerging needs, and invest in new opportunities for TOPS students and families.
Equity Fund
The TOPS Equity Fund supports needs and opportunities that advance equity, access, and participation within our school community. Equity Fund contributions are tracked and allocated separately through Friends of TOPS.
On the PayPal page, select Equity Fund from the dropdown menu.
Give online
Give via PayPal or Venmo.
Give by check
Payable to Friends of TOPS. Mailing address:
To: TOPS K8
Attn: Friends of TOPS
2500 Franklin Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102
Employer matching
Many employers match charitable gifts dollar-for-dollar. Check your program after you give.
Annual TOPS Auction
February 26, 2027. Our largest fundraising event of the year — details on tickets, sponsorships, and volunteering coming soon.
Grant Writing
Recommend a grant using our 501(c)(3) Tax ID 94-3142402.
Gifts of stock
Friends of TOPS is in the process of setting up the infrastructure in order to accept gifts of stock or other securities.
Planned giving
Leave a lasting legacy for TOPS students through a gift in your estate plans.
In-kind donations
Donate goods or services for the Annual Auction — raffle items, giving incentives, and more.
Event sponsorship
Sponsor the Annual TOPS Auction and put your business in front of the TOPS community.
EVERY GIFT COUNTS
Fund the year ahead.
Give to the Annual Fund or the Equity Fund.