Giving Opportunities
Make a lasting difference in the life of a child
Relationships, not programs, change lives. Our children shouldn’t face obstacles like bullying, homelessness, or hunger alone. Communities In Schools provides caring professionals in schools to support them. Young people thrive with individual care and a sense of belonging.
Giving Opportunities
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For every dollar invested in Communities In Schools, $.86 goes directly to our programs. Your donation to CIS is an investment in our community and children.
Give Through Your IRA
Make an impact with a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA.
If you are 70½ or older with a traditional IRA, you are eligible to donate to Communities In Schools South Central Texas and receive tax benefits in return. To make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA, tax free, please use our mailing address:
Communities In Schools South Central Texas
430 W. Mill Street, Suite 100
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Donor Advised Funds
Donating from your Donor-Advised Fund is a smart and impactful way to give to Communities in Schools. By easily accepting DAF gifts, we have ensured your charitable gifts that currently reside in your Donor-Advised Fund can reach missions like ours who urgently need funding.
To contact us about making a gift through your DAF, please contact Andrea Owen at aowen@cissct.org
Planned Giving
To include CIS in your current estate plans, please reference the below sample bequest language that uses our legal name Communities In Schools of South Central Texas, Inc. and federal tax identification number 74-2653402.
I bequeath [the sum of $ ____ ] [an amount equal to ____% of the net value of my estate] [a specific asset or collection of assets such as securities, real estate, or tangible personal property] [all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate] to Communities In Schools of South Central Texas, Inc. (Tax Identification # 74-2653402), a non-profit organization headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas.
For more information Contact Diane Cervenka at dcervenka@cissct.org
Stocks and Assets
Making a stock donation to support Communities In Schools of South Central Texas supports our mission to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Give by Mail
Would you rather mail in your donation?
Mail to:
Communities In Schools, 430 W. Mill Street, Suite 100,
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Honorary & Memorial Giving
By donating in honor of a friend, loved one, mentor, or teacher helps make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. If you’d like us to notify your loved one of this special gift, please enter their information in the donation form. Thank you for supporting CIS!
Events
When you attend a Communities In Schools South Central Texas event—or donate an auction item—you are investing directly in the success of local students. Every ticket purchased and every auction item contributed helps us provide critical resources, mentoring, and support systems that keep students engaged in school and on the path to graduation.
Fundraise for CIS
From donating in celebration of a wedding, birthday or graduation, to running races, to entering friendly competition with friends, you can make an enormous impact in so many different, inspiring ways. By sharing your passion for our students, you can multiply your impact and connect with others who are committed to our mission. All it takes is a few minutes and some creativity. Contact Diane Cervenka at dcervenka@cissct.org for more details