Giving

The Trailblazer Fund

Every Family. Every Year.
Every Gift Makes a Difference.

The Trailblazer Fund is at the heart of IST’s giving efforts. Your gift to the fund ensures that our students have access to the very best educational resources. Supporting best-in-class educators, cutting-edge technology in the classroom and innovative extracurricular programs, your contributions to the Trailblazer Fund enhance every aspect of our students’ experience.
 
The Trailblazer Family grows stronger when we support each other. Our goal is to have 100% participation from our community. Every gift counts, no matter the size, and shows your commitment to IST’s mission of inspiring global citizens and leaders oriented towards service. Join us in making a lasting impact by contributing to the Trailblazer Fund today.

Ways to Give

Your generosity helps us create an exceptional learning environment where our students are empowered to excel both academically and personally. Every contribution directly impacts our students by supporting innovative programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and transformative experiences that make IST a school like no other.

Annual Fund

Your unrestricted gift supports essential resources for student programs, technology enhancements, and professional development for faculty.

Sponsorship

Whether your business is sponsoring an official school event, underwriting the arts or athletics booster, or you are interested in giving toward our annual spring gala, there are ample sponsorship opportunities at IST.

Capital Investments

Ensure IST stands the test of time by contributing to our capital initiatives, including campus improvements and the creation of cutting-edge learning spaces.

Special Projects

Donate to specific projects like our most recent build the International Peace and Reflection Garden or support for STEM initiatives, where students explore hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Sumaya Saati, CFRE
Director of Development & Community Engagement

The Impact of Your Gift

We’re not just a school—we’re a community that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and global citizenship. With your support, we can continue to offer students a world-class education, preparing them to lead with integrity and purpose in an ever-changing world.

Today’s students are tomorrow’s change makers. We are focused on providing our students with a winning formula: excellent teachers, robust curriculum and real-world experiences that challenge and support globally minded problem solvers. You can help us deliver on this promise with a gift to IST today.

Support the Trailblazer Fund

The Annual Campaign for The International School of Texas

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Giving

You can donate online via our secure giving portal, by mailing a check to IST, or by making a gift in person. Visit our "Ways to Give" section for more details on how to contribute – including gift matching opportunities

Yes, the International School of Texas is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)3 of the IRS code and is incorporated and registered in Texas. Our tax ID # is 46-2877379 and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Absolutely! Recurring gifts provide continuous support and can be set up monthly, quarterly, or annually through our giving portal.

Yes, we offer unrestricted and restricted giving opportunities. You can choose to support the Annual Fund, Capital Campaign, or Special Projects like the Peace Garden or STEM initiatives.

Many employers match (or more!) the giving of their employees and in some cases spouses and/or retirees. Your donation can go further through an employee matching gift program.  When making a donation please enter your employer’s name to see if your company participates in matching programs. We can help you request any paperwork from your employer’s gift matching department. 

The Trailblazer Fund is our annual giving campaign. Donations to this fund provide vital funding to support daily operations, academic programs, and student enrichment opportunities.

We welcome both volunteerism and in-kind donations including gifts and services. Some employers give gifts to nonprofits based on employee gifts of time.  Please contact us to discuss how you can contribute your time, skills, or resources to IST.

If you have any additional questions or would like to learn more about giving opportunities, please contact our Director of Development and Community Engagement, Sumaya Saati, at s.saati@istexas.org or 512.351-3403.