When our entire community comes together, we have the ability to illuminate the path leading to an examined life.
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Giving enables TJ to hire and retain the finest educators and enhance the scope of academic and co-curricular programming. Our students count on the active and proud participation of parents, grandparents, alumni, alumni parents, faculty, and friends to keep the tradition of excellence alive.
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As a non-profit and independent school, TJ does not accept any state or government funding and depends on private philanthropy to make up about 25% of its annual operating budget. Your gift has an immediate impact on our over 320 students who represent many regions of the greater Four-State community.
Donate at the school: Drop by TJ's lobby or office for a contribution form.
Donate by mail: Send a gift to TJ at 3401 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801
Donate by phone: Call (417) 781-5124. VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express accepted.
Donate online: Make a gift online HERE.
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Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School delivers a rigorous liberal arts college preparatory curriculum in a supportive and nurturing environment.
