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Thank you for your generous support of Caritas of Austin and your dedication to fighting poverty, hunger and homelessness. Together, we can continue to make miracles – one person at a time! You can be assured that 90% of your donation goes directly to the programs and services needed by our clients. All donations are tax-deductible.

Caritas of Austin makes it easy to complete your donation.

You can give online, by mail or by phone.

In addition, we have listed other ways to give to Caritas.

Ways to Give

Matching Gifts

Your gift could be matched dollar for dollar! Many companies offer matching gift programs that will double, even triple a donation's value. Check with your company’s personnel office to learn if your company will match your contribution to Caritas of Austin. If so, obtain the appropriate matching gift form from your personnel/human resources office and send it with a copy of your gift receipt to:

Caritas of Austin
P.O. Box 1947
Austin, TX  78767-1947

Caritas of Austin’s Tax Identification Number (also known as Employee Identification Number or EIN) is 74-1909670.

Please be sure to complete the entire donor portion of the form and to include a copy of your gift receipt (if available). If you have questions about your company's matching gift program, please contact your personnel/human resources office.

Your generosity is sincerely appreciated by the 20,000 Travis County adults and children who will benefit from the services and programs provided by Caritas of Austin.

Stock Gifts

Thank you for your donation of stock to Caritas of Austin.

Step 1: Please notify Caritas of Austin that you are making a donation of stock and when you expect it to happen.

Step 2: Provide the following delivery instructions to your investment professional:

Firm:                           Wells Fargo Investments
Contact Name:              Laura Gilbreath
Contact Phone:             (512) 344-7029
Account Number:          7195-3319
Account Name:             Caritas of Austin
Tax ID:                          74-1909670

Step 3:  Wells Fargo will sell the stock

Step 4:  Caritas of Austin will send you a thank you letter confirming your gift with the information you will need for tax purposes.

Tribute Gifts

A Tribute gift, made in honor or in memory of someone is a thoughtful and unique way to recognize someone who has made a difference in your life. It is also a meaningful way to celebrate the memory of a loved one who cared about Caritas of Austin’s mission to provide a service continuum for those experiencing poverty that begins with a safety net and links them to resources to achieve self-sufficiency.

When your Tribute Gift is received, Caritas of Austin will promptly send a personalized tribute card to the person or family you indicated, notifying them of your thoughtful donation.

Thank you for honoring your loved one, while supporting the vital programs and services that make a difference in our community.

Endowment Fund

Caritas of Austin was selected to participate in Austin Community Foundation’s endowment initiative. The Austin Community Foundation has committed to match $1 for every $4 received. Caritas is eligible to receive up to $5,000 each year for four years from the Foundation.  We are in our third year of the program.

Just Give.Org

JustGive is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect people with the charities and causes they care about and to increase overall giving. Their goal is to connect you with the charities that you care about in the most convenient, secure manner possible. To learn more, please visit their website at www.justgive.org.