Make a Difference
Every Dollar Moves the Hands Forward
Your tax-deductible contribution directly funds scholarships for aspiring watchmakers across the United States.
Individual Giving
One-Time Donations
Every contribution — regardless of size — brings us closer to funding a student's education. These giving levels are designed for individual supporters who share our passion for preserving the craft.
Contributes to a student's tool kit fund.
One week of a student's living expenses during training.
Covers a watchmaking textbook and study materials.
Funds one month of tool loan or bench rental for a student in training.
Covers a full set of essential loupes and tools needed for coursework.
Naming recognition on the annual Scholar Honor Roll.
Recurring Support
The Movement — Monthly Giving
Join The Movement with a recurring monthly contribution. Like the mainspring of a fine watch, your sustained support powers everything we do.
Major Gifts & Philanthropic Giving
Transformational Contributions
For philanthropists, collectors, and individuals who want to make a lasting impact on the future of American watchmaking. Major gifts directly fund named scholarships and program expansion.
Create a named scholarship in your name or in honor of someone who inspired your love of horology.
Endow a recurring annual scholarship that funds a student's full tuition and tools for one academic year.
Fund multiple scholarships and receive recognition as a Visionary Benefactor with permanent naming rights.
Join the Legacy Circle — our most distinguished giving level. Shape the foundation's future with multi-year scholarship programs and advisory board participation.
Corporate & Brand Partners
Looking for an Organizational Partnership?
Watch brands, authorized dealers, and luxury retailers can join our Proud Supporter cause marketing program with partnership tiers from $1,000 to $50,000/year. Partners receive the Proud Supporter crest, co-branded materials, and escalating visibility benefits.
Transparency
Where Your Money Goes
The Hands of Time Scholars Foundation is committed to transparent stewardship of your contributions. We are building a lean, volunteer-driven organization where the maximum possible percentage of every dollar goes directly toward student scholarships.
As we formalize our operations, we will publish annual reports detailing how funds are allocated across scholarship awards, program administration, and outreach. Our goal is to ensure your generosity has the greatest possible impact on the next generation of watchmakers.
Other Ways to Give
Beyond the Online Form
Whether you prefer to mail a check, give through a donor-advised fund, donate appreciated securities, or activate a workplace match, we welcome every form of generosity.
Tax-Deductible Giving
The Hands of Time Scholars Foundation Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (EIN 41-4547966). Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. You will receive a written acknowledgment for your records. Please consult your tax advisor for details on deducting charitable contributions.