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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! 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
Caritas of Austin Birthday Club
Matching Gifts
Stock Gifts
Tribute Gifts
Endowment Fund
Justgive.org
Employee Charitable Campaigns
Caritas of Austin Birthday Club
Celebrate your Birthday with Caritas!
Join the Caritas of Austin Birthday Club, which began in November of 2008. Two women wanted to make a difference while celebrating their birthdays. They invited several friends to join them and "do something a little different." In celebration of their special day, they prepared and served lunch in the Caritas Community Kitchen to over 400 individuals and families in need.
To schedule your own birthday party, please contact Molly Sipe at (512) 646-1291 or msipe@caritasofaustin.org.
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: Kristen White
Contact Phone: 512-344-7877
Contact Email:
Kristen.a.white@wellsfargo.com
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.
Employee Charitable Campaigns
The State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) and the Capital Area State Employee Charitable Campaign (CFC) are authorized voluntary workplace giving campaigns through which federal and state employees in participating counties may donate to Caritas via payroll deduction.
State Employee Charitable Campaign (September and October, 2010) number: 228162
Combined Federal Campaign (September 1 - December 15, 2010) number: 60219
To donate to Caritas, please write in our campaign number on your pledge form. If your state or federal agency is not yet a participant, please contact Jackie rogers, Local Campaign Manager, at (512) 225-0378 or jackie.rogers@unitedwaycapitalarea.org.
Financial Stewardship
As a 501 (c)(3) organization, Caritas of Austin holds itself to the highest financial and service-related standards through established internal and external accountability measures.
The Board of Directors approves the annual budget before the start of the fiscal year. In addition, the Finance and Monitoring Committee of our Board of Directors meets monthly with the Executive Director, the Chief Financial Officer and the Director of Development to review financial reports and other financial matters.
Each year, Caritas hires an independent financial auditor to review the previous fiscal year and present its findings to the Board of Directors. The auditors meet in person with the Finance and Monitoring Committee and the Board of Directors to present the audit report.
Caritas of Austin conducts criminal background checks at the time of hiring of all staff, ensuring that we serve our clients and conduct agency business with the upmost integrity. Both the finance and development departments have been structured to ensure separation of duties—distinct, separate individuals are responsible for handling, recording and reconciling items affecting cash.
In addition, as a lead agency in One Voice Central Texas (formerly Austin Area Human Services Association), Caritas of Austin undergoes an annual assessment based on the organization’s Standards of Excellence.
With integrity, Caritas strives towards the vision of a community where there is respect for all individuals, hope for those experiencing poverty and opportunities for self-reliance. If you have questions about financial stewardship, please contact Susan Hartenstein, Chief Financial Officer, at (512) 646-1269.
