Invest in student success.
We are grateful for our community of investors. When you give to PENCIL, you enable us to share opportunities that support students’ success – through career mentorships, individualized tutoring in reading and math, and experiential learning in STEM fields. You make sure we continue to provide high-quality supplies to Metro Nashville Public School educators, which equips students with the tools they need to learn.
Become a sustaining member by donating monthly because:
- It’s convenient
- You become part of a community of public education advocates
- You make a direct and lasting impact on PENCIL’s mission
Frequently Asked Questions
PENCIL is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. PENCIL’s EIN number is 58-1475675.
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Contact your HR Department to see if your company will match your donation. Some companies will double or even triple your donation.
YES! PENCIL is a proud partner agency of the United Way of Greater Nashville. You can designate your UW campaign gift to go to PENCIL by listing us on your pledge card or UW campaign site. PENCIL’s UW number is 182.
Additional Ways to Give
You can give online (click here), or send a check made payable to PENCIL.
Checks should be mailed to:
PENCIL
Attn: Development
7199 Cockrill Bend Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37209
We appreciate your commitment to ensuring that Nashville’s students have equitable access to opportunities that support their academic success. Read about our giving tiers (click here) and learn about the benefits of joining a community of passionate public school advocates.
Donate Stock
PENCIL welcomes stock gifts. For more information on how to support PENCIL through stock transfers, click on the form below.
Join a Community Give-Back Program
Support PENCIL with every purchase – at no cost to you – through the following programs:
- Givebacks – Link your credit card through your Givebacks account to automatically power donations when you shop or dine at brands you love. Click to select PENCIL as your cause.
- Goodshop – When you shop with Goodshop, you have access to the best shopping deals on the internet and support a cause with almost every purchase. Click to select PENCIL as your cause.
- iGive – Every time you shop at your favorite online stores with iGive, you automatically support your favorite cause. Click to select PENCIL as your cause.
- Kroger Community Rewards – Link your Kroger Plus card to the charity of your choice, and the charity earns with every purchase.
Proud Partner Agency of the United Way of Greater Nashville
