Tenafly Educational Foundation
The TEF is a non-profit organization that raises funds to support grants requested by Tenafly Public School teachers for innovative programs and projects that further enrich the academic and creative experience in our schools.
For more info of TEF grant application process, please click on here.
Thank-a-Teacher Program
Teachers Appreciation Week
Coming up soon (June 05-09, 2025)
Save the date - June 01, 2025 Sunday.
Support Tenafly Local Businesses Fundraiser
WHAT WE DO
Fund teacher-initiated grants that enhance academic experience and creativity at Tenafly Public Schools for programs and equipment that the school budget is unable to cover.
WHO BENEFITS
Tenafly Public Schools – Mackay, Maugham, Smith, Stillman, TMS, THS - as funding enables teachers’ ideas for enriching the students’ learning experience to become realized.
Tenafly community- Towns with strong school systems benefit from higher property values.
HOW WE RAISE THE FUNDS
Membership & Contributions (including endowments, matching gifts, donations in memoriam).
TEF 5K Run and Dog Walk – Registration information available.
Thank-a-Teacher Program – Donate to TEF in honor of a special faculty member, friend, or volunteer.
See our Fundraising page for more options and information!
WHO WE ARE
A volunteer organization of Tenafly residents and parents of Tenafly students.
A not-for profit 501(c)3 organization- all contributions are tax deductible.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE
Participate in fundraisers
Become a supporting member
Volunteer time
Sponsorship of the TEF 5K/Health and Fitness Fair ("become a sponsor")
Make a donation (Gift to Endowment Fund, Matching gifts, Willing)
DONATION
To support TEF, please kindly donate!
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