Vertex Awards Generous Grant for Local Education Foundation for Learning In Tredyffrin/Easttown

Berwyn, PA

Vertex Inc., the leading provider of corporate enterprise tax solutions, recently awarded a generous grant to the Foundation for Learning In Tredyffrin/Easttown (FLITE). Funds will be used to support several of FLITE’s programs that provide academic support for children in the T/E School District, including College/Post-High School Preparation and Planning Workshops, Summer Learning Programs, and Classroom Innovation. The $43,209 donation is the largest in the foundation’s history and was made as part of the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit (“EITC”) program.

Vertex is a privately held Berwyn-based company, employing more than 800 professionals in eight locations globally. Its significant gift to FLITE is part of Vertex’s commitment to supporting children in T/E and the surrounding community through education. Jeff Westphal, President and CEO, and his sisters Stefanie Westphal Lucas, Director and Amanda Westphal Radcliffe, Director, who are co-owners and board members of Vertex, are also Conestoga High School graduates and generous community supporters.

“Vertex believes strongly in supporting organizations that strengthen the local community, particularly through education,” said Jeff Westphal. “For some local children, a little extra educational support can make a significant difference. Vertex is happy to partner with FLITE to help fund these programs.”

In receiving the grant from Vertex, FLITE Board Chair Meg Born noted, “Vertex is widely-recognized as an outstanding local employer with a strong corporate commitment to a variety of educational charities. We are proud of our partnership with Vertex, which will enable us to continue to provide important academic programming for local children in need.”   

The Foundation for Learning In Tredyffrin/Easttown (FLITE) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that funds programs that enable children to reach their full potential and promote academic excellence in our public schools. FLITE-funded programs provide opportunities that change children’s lives and strengthen our community. Since its inception in 2005, FLITE has provided assistance over 4,000 times. For more information visit www.flite-pa.org.

About Vertex

Since 1978, Vertex, Inc., has been a leading provider of tax technology and services, enabling companies of all sizes to realize the full strategic potential of the tax function by automating and integrating tax processes, while leveraging advanced and predictive analytics of tax data. Vertex provides cloud-based and on-premise solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for every major line of tax, including income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, and with offices worldwide, Vertex is a privately held company that employs over 900 professionals and serves companies across the globe.

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Company Contact

Marisa Norris
Vertex, Inc.
Director, Corporate Communications
marisa.norris@vertexinc.com