Ways to Give

Give Monthly & Become a CIS-SA Star

Join a community of monthly donors helping students shine year-round.

Every child deserves a caring adult in their corner and the tools to succeed. As a CIS-SA Star, your ongoing monthly support helps remove barriers and provide consistent, life-changing resources for students across San Antonio.

1. Sustained Impact: Your steady support allows CIS-SA to plan ahead, respond quickly to student needs, and provide consistent services throughout the year.

2. Simple & Flexible: Set your gift once, and it’s automatically made each month. You can adjust or cancel anytime.

3. Powerful Together: When many give a little each month, we create lasting change for thousands of students in our community.

You will also be invited to a CIS-SA Star Member–Only appreciation event.

Shine Bright for Students

Join the community of CIS-SA Stars today and make a difference every single month. Together, we can surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Make a Difference at Work

Workplace giving is an easy and powerful way to support CISSA’s mission—right from your paycheck. Many employers offer workplace giving programs that allow you to make automatic donations, match your gifts, or even give through payroll deductions. Your support allow CIS-SA to provide wraparound services to underserved students, empowering them stay in school and achieve in life.

1. Check with Your HR Department

Ask your employer if they offer a workplace giving or matching gift program.

2. Complete the Form

Fill out any forms your company requires. You may need our EIN (Employer Identification Number): Our EIN is 74-2393714.

3. Make Your Gift Go Further

Submit a matching gift request if available—many employers will match donations dollar-for-dollar. See “Double Your Impact” section below.

4. Let Us Know!

Email us at give@cissa.org once you’ve submitted the form so we can thank you properly and keep you informed on your impact.

Double Your Impact

Did you know that thousands of companies match employee donations to our organization? You can double or even triple the impact of your support for kids if you or your spouse works at a company that matches donations.

Use the search tool below to see if your company will match your donation and to access the forms, guidelines, and instructions that you need to submit a matching gift. If your company does have a matching gift program, your Human Resources department can also guide you through the process. Having your gift matched helps ensure that, together, we can have an even bigger impact on the students. Thank you!

Plan Your Legacy Today

Leave a Legacy of Empowerment
Planned giving allows you to make a lasting impact on the lives of local students. By including CIS-SA in your will, trust, or estate plan, you help ensure our mission continues for generations.

Bequests:

Include CISSA in your will or living trust.

Beneficiary Designations:

Name CISSA as a beneficiary of your retirement account, life insurance, or bank account.

Charitable Gift Annuities or Trusts:

Create a gift that provides income to you or your loved ones and benefits CISSA later.

To include CIS-SA in your current estate plans, please reference the below sample bequest language that uses our legal name Communities In Schools of San Antonio and federal tax identification number 74-2393714.

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 San Antonio. (Tax Identification # 74-2393714) for its general purposes, a non-profit organization located in San Antonio, TX. 

We would love to learn more about the legacy you want to leave. Please contact Jenee Margo Gonzales, Chief Development & Communications Officer, give@cissa.org , 210-520-8440 ext. 238.

Multiply Your Impact—Donate Appreciated Stock

Donating stocks or mutual funds is a tax-smart way to support CIS-SA’s mission and students in a big way. You may avoid capital gains taxes and receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the asset.

1. Contact Your Broker

Instruct them to transfer the shares to CIS-SA. You’ll need the following information:

• Brokerage: National Financial Services Co.
• DTC Number: 226
• Account Number: F/C 037-502707
• Account Name: FBO Communities In Schools (CIS of San Antonio)
• EIN: 74-2393714

2. Let Us Know

Once the stock transfer is initiated, email give@cissa.org with the donor name, stock name, and number of shares. This helps us issue an accurate tax receipt.

To include CIS-SA in your current estate plans, please reference the below sample bequest language that uses our legal name Communities In Schools of San Antonio and federal tax identification number 74-2393714.

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 San Antonio. (Tax Identification # 74-2393714) for its general purposes, a non-profit organization located in San Antonio, TX. 

Q: What kind of stocks can I donate?
A: Publicly traded stocks and mutual funds are typically accepted. If you’d like to donate private stock or other assets, please contact us.

Q: Will I receive a tax receipt?
A: Yes. We’ll send you an acknowledgment letter with the details you need for your taxes.

Q: Can I donate stock from my retirement account?
A: You may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) if you are over 70½ years old. Contact your financial advisor to learn more.

Please contact Jenee Margo Gonzales, Chief Development & Communications Officer, give@cissa.org , 210-520-8440 ext. 238.