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Gifts of any size supports the people, programs, and places that make our transformative place-based education possible.
Place-based education changes lives everyday. We serve learners of all ages in the following areas: the independent school classroom, environmental education, outdoor education, conservation, and online learning. Learn more about our different annual funds and how they support all branches of our organization.
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What does the Teton Science Schools Annual Fund Support?
Your gift to the Teton Science Schools’ Annual Fund supports the people, programs and places that make transformative place-based education possible. It supports students who become curious about the world around them and educators who leave Teton Science Schools inspired to use the community as a classroom. It supports teachers and graduate students who become leaders in their fields. It supports historic buildings, learning facilities and outdoor classrooms that promote transformative education. It supports innovative educational programs and research that reach beyond the Tetons, into Wyoming, the United States, and the world.
What does the Murie Ranch Annual Fund support?
Mardy and Olaus were committed citizens who followed their passions and made a significant impact in the world of conservation. On an annual basis there are typically around 4,000 people who visit the Murie Ranch to learn about the teachings of the Murie family.
What does the Mountain Academy Jackson Campus Annual Fund Support?
Supporting Mountain Academy through charitable gifts, event participation, and volunteer time all create the strong community that exists today. Like most independent schools, tuition does not cover all the costs associated with a Mountain Academy education. Donations help support annual operating costs in areas such as faculty salaries, professional development, financial aid, and facility maintenance.
Mountain Academy is proud to have 100 percent parent/guardian participation in the annual Fall fundraising campaign. Each year, participation in the annual fund, regardless of amount, is evidence of our community’s deep loyalty and belief in the innovative education we provide. Gifts of any size are meaningful.
What does the Mountain Academy Teton Valley Campus Annual Fund Support?
Supporting Mountain Academy through charitable gifts, event participation, and volunteer time all create the strong community that exists today. Like most independent schools, tuition does not cover all the costs associated with a Mountain Academy education. Donations help support annual operating costs in areas such as faculty salaries, professional development, financial aid, and facility maintenance.
Mountain Academy is proud to have 100 percent parent/guardian participation in the annual Fall fundraising campaign. Each year, participation in the annual fund, regardless of amount, is evidence of our community’s deep loyalty and belief in the innovative education we provide. Gifts of any size are meaningful.
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Many corporations offer matching gift programs for employees and their families. Most programs match on a dollar-per-dollar basis and can double or triple the size of your gift. Search to see if your employer has a matching gift program.
When submitting a matching gift through your company’s electronic portal or if your company still uses a paper form you may need the following information:
Our Tax -ID or EIN: 83-0219163
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with a Planned Gift
Leaving a planned gift to Teton Science Schools enables you to leave a legacy while creating a lasting impact for future generations. With a variety of structures available, planned gifts can provide income to you and your family while offering tax advantages and flexibility should your circumstances change. Gifts can be tailored to your needs by taking into account your age, the amount you would like to give and your assets. Below are some of the many planned giving options. We are happy to work with you and your professional advisory team to help you determine the type of gift that best suits your financial plans, just email josh.kleyman@tetonscience.org or call 307.732.7753.
Direct a dollar amount, percentage, specific assets or a residuary amount of your estate to TSS in your will. This gift will be realized after your lifetime, can be accomplished simply and removes assets from your estate so they are not subject to estate taxes.
Name Teton Science Schools as the owner of a life insurance policy at any point in your life. Gifting life insurance can allow you to make a substantial gift without removing assets from your estate that you may wish to leave to family. Alternatively, naming Teton Science Schools as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy is a simple way to make a gift now without affecting your current income.
Name Teton Science Schools as a beneficiary of all or a portion of your tax-deferred retirement plan (IRA or 401K). This gift will be realized after your lifetime and can be structured to make Teton Science Schools a secondary or remainder beneficiary without affecting income to you or your current beneficiaries. This type of gift could offer your estate significant tax benefits.
Transfer assets into a charitable remainder trust. The donated assets will be removed from your estate, you or a designated beneficiary will receive income from the trust and the remainder, after your lifetime or a period of years, will go to Teton Science Schools. A charitable remainder trust could provide tax benefits for your estate.
Transfer assets into a charitable remainder trust. The donated assets will be removed from your estate, you or a designated beneficiary will receive income from the trust and the remainder, after your lifetime or a period of years, will go to Teton Science Schools. A charitable remainder trust could provide tax benefits for your estate.
Ways to Support Teton Science Schools
Make a gift online
- Send a check payable to Teton Science Schools to:
Teton Science Schools
700 Coyote Canyon Road
Jackson, WY 83001 - Stock or Securities. The following information will enable your broker to facilitate an electronic stock transfer. Download Stock Transfer Protocol
Meet the Team
Contact the Teton Science Schools Development Office anytime at 307.732.7765.
Josh Kleyman
Chief Advancement Officer
Chief Advancement Officer
Josh has been connected to Teton Science Schools (TSS) as an alumni of the TSS Graduate Program, as faculty in the TSS Graduate Program, TSS Teacher Learning Center adjunct faculty, Director of Field Education at the Kelly Campus of TSS, and as Director of Development. He is the father of three curious and engaged TSS students. Josh is humbled and honored to lead advancement efforts at TSS where he finds great joy in building relationships, fostering community and connecting people to the mission of TSS.
Caitlin Kiley
Development Operations Director
Development Operations Director
Caitlin Kiley joined Teton Science Schools as Director of Development Operations in July 2021. Previously she worked as the Director of The Salisbury Fund & Alumni Relations at Salisbury School (CT) from 2017-2021, helping their advancement team increase donors, dollars and overall alumni engagement. Before joining Salisbury, Caitlin worked in Advancement at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day school (DC), Phillips Exeter Academy (NH), and Washington and Lee University (VA). She began her career in independent school admissions prior to that for 8 years.
Caitlin currently lives and works in Salisbury, Connecticut with her husband and their two children. She got her first taste and love for Wyoming when working for two summers in college on the CM Ranch in Dubois, WY as a housekeeper. She eagerly anticipates her visits to TSS in-person several times a year when she gets to meet with donors, organize events, and hopefully sees some wildlife roaming the Jackson campus. She loves running, being outdoors, receiving Christmas cards, and laughing whenever possible.
