Support

Why Give to The Learning Centers at Fairplex?

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Federal Tax ID #95-4686764), The Learning Centers at Fairplex (TLC) must raise the necessary funds for its annual operations in order to provide these relevant and impactful educational programs to community participants at no or very low cost.

Revenues for The Learning Centers at Fairplex come from a variety of sources, including individual donations, special events, grants from corporate and private foundations, government contracts and other earned income.

In its steadfast commitment to education, the Los Angeles County Fair Association generously underwrites most of the administrative costs for these programs. As a result, more than 90% of all dollars raised from these other sources directly benefit programmatic costs for The Learning Centers at Fairplex.

	HOW YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
- 543 acres of hands-on learning space at Fairplex - 137,413 participants in the September 2011 FairKids Field Trips - 1,980 hours of career and technical class time in 22 different CTEC classes - 153 young community leaders exposed to new opportunities through the Junior Fair Board - 223 children enrolled at the Child Development Center in the 2011-2012 school year


Fairtime Education = Learning + Fun	CTEC = A Trained Workforce + A Future	Junior Fair Board = Leadership + Open Doors	Child Development Center = Child Care + Opportunities
“This was my first time to the Fair. I had a blast. I will probably never be able to go there again so thanks for making my experience last a lifetime. I will never forget it… As I walked around I saw many things that they don’t have anywhere else. “ - Jasmin, Grade 6 Truly a celebration of lifelong learning for children and adults alike, the Fairtime Education programs ensure opportunities are aligned with the current academic and social interests of the community.	“CTEC was a good experience. It was a great opportunity to take practical courses in something I was interested and now I have a job in that field.” - Ruth Razo, CTEC graduate and current hospitality employee at McKinley’s Grille	“While it helps high school students develop into leaders, we also have the opportunity to give back to the community in a multitude of ways.” - Benjamen Schoenberg, Junior Fair Board student at Glendora High School	“Everything that has happened since we’ve been at the CDC inspires me to do better for myself and Peyton.” - Kim Mayorquin, CDC parent A premier child development model educating and preparing children, families and tomorrow’s teachers to succeed in a diverse and changing world.
	Industry experts and professional educators team-up to teach career and technical education in a hands-on environment at our 543-acre “classroom without walls” at Fairplex.	A leadership program that involves high school students to experience, in a hands-on environment, the daily operation of Fairplex while developing leadership skills and serving the community. These exemplary students are awarded a cash scholarship at the end of the year.