Trailblazer Senior Soccer Team Wins APSA Championship!
IST is proud to share that its Senior Soccer Team won first place in this year’s Austin Private School Association championship. The team scored a resounding victory in its final game ...
Ours is an extraordinary community. Ever since its founding by a small group of dedicated families who wanted an internationally-minded, dynamic education for their children, a hallmark of IST has been its kind, caring, and supportive environment. New families are welcomed with open arms, while students transition seamlessly into their classrooms and find themselves not only challenged and engaged, but also encouraged to find their voice, think critically, and work collaboratively. Our teachers, beloved and appreciated by all, work tirelessly and never fail to inspire us to be the very best versions of ourselves.
It’s this extraordinary community we turn to when it comes time to ask for support of our Annual Fund. We are so fortunate to have such dedicated parents, grandparents, and friends who together help us meet our fundraising goal each year, and we know this year will be no exception.
This year’s annual campaign theme is, We Are IST. Your philanthropic support of the Annual Fund helps offset the budget shortfall – which this year is approximately $2,500 per student – associated with an IST education. We strive for educational excellence, and annual giving helps foster our rigorous education program, faculty development, and improvements to our buildings and campuses. A gift to the Annual Fund directly benefits our students and allows us the flexibility to invest in our most urgent needs.
We Learn. We Care. We Lead. WE ARE IST!
Share in our vision by supporting the IST Annual Fund today!
In 2021 our goal is to raise $200,000 for the IST Annual Fund. These unrestricted funds are critical in that they are used to support our school’s highest priorities, including:
Tuition funds our mission. Gifts to the IST Annual Fund fuel our vision.
Friend
Up to $1,000
Advocate
$1,000 – $2,499
Mentor
$2,500 – $4,999 Tuition Gap Funding – $2,500
Trailblazer
$5,000 – $9,999
Fellow
$10,000 – $14,999
Founder
$15,000 – $24,999
Benefactor
$25,000 or more*
All gifts will be acknowledged in the IST Annual Report; leadership-level donors of $1,000 and more will be listed by name and invited to a special reception in the spring.
*Donors of $25,000 or more will be eligible for designated “Premium Parking and Pick-Up”
Like many independent, nonprofit schools, IST does not charge tuition equal to the actual cost of educating each student. The expense of operating a high-quality school committed to academic excellence is enormous. In order to bridge the “gap” between tuition and operating expenses, supplemental funds need to be raised through voluntary contributions to a school’s annual giving campaign. This arrangement offers a significant financial benefit as it allows us to keep tuition costs down while providing an incentive for families to make a tax-deductible gift to the school to make up the difference. The funds raised each year are essential for IST to maintain a comprehensive, well-rounded, and competitive educational program for our children.
While most of our support does come from parents, many of our contributors include teachers, staff members, grandparents, friends, and local businesses. We deeply appreciate all who support IST and its mission.
The answer is simple: Give what is meaningful to you! We do not assign specific dollar amounts to any of our families. And although we won’t tell you how much to give, we do encourage you to make a gift that demonstrates your level of support and appreciation for IST. No matter the size, every gift counts and every gift makes a difference.
All gifts to the annual campaign will be acknowledged in the IST Annual Report. Donors of Leadership-Level gifts of $1,000 and more will be listed by name and will be invited to a special reception in the spring.
Yes. 100% of your gift to the IST Annual Fund is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Yes. Your gift to the IST Annual Fund may be pledged over time, as long as the pledge is fulfilled before March 31st.
Please contact Brandy Hoopaugh, Director of Finance, at (512) 351-3403 or b.hoopaugh@istexas.org with questions or for information on customizing payment arrangements.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Brandy Hoopaugh, Director of Finance, at
(512) 351-3403 or b.hoopaugh@istexas.org
Many companies offer employee matching gift programs where they will double or even triple your contribution to IST. Some employers may even match gifts made by retirees and family members. The match is not automatic, however, and needs to be initiated by the employee.
For questions regarding your company’s matching gift program, please contact your employer’s human resources or community giving department.
We appreciate your gift and the impact that is has on each student. To learn more about giving at IST, contact our Development Chair at development@istexas.org
In-kind contributions are non-cash gifts made to IST and may include donations of goods, services, time, and expertise. For example, a graphic designer creating a logo pro bono or a technology firm donating computers or software would be considered gifts in-kind and could be eligible for a tax deduction within certain legal limits. Individuals, corporations, and businesses can all make in-kind contributions.
If you have any questions about in-kind giving, please contact Brandy Hoopaugh, Director of Finance, at (512) 351-3403 or b.hoopaugh@istexas.org
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