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Support TCS

Trinity Christian School relies on contributions to provide critical support to our operating budget above-and-beyond tuition. These gifts have an immediate and direct benefit to each student and faculty member and the quality and range of all school programs.

With your generous donations, we are funding initiatives for learning, faculty support, facilities, tuition assistance, academic enrichment, arts, and athletics. We are deeply grateful to you for your trust, your gifts, and your time. Thank you for supporting Trinity Christian School!

Ways to Give

Annual Fund

Every gift matters! Unlike tuition, in private Christian schools, only 80% of the cost of education is typically covered by tuition. The remaining 20% comes from other revenue sources and gifts from generous donors. We call this the Annual Fund. Gifts to the Annual Fund are tax deductible.

Corporate Sponsorships

Do you own or work for a business in our community? Would you like to showcase your business to TCS families and the many spectators who attend our events each year? We hope you will consider becoming an annual sponsor of Trinity Christian School. We do not receive state or local funding as a private school. Therefore, we rely heavily on our Annual Fund efforts to bridge the gap between tuition and the cost of the TCS experience. Becoming a Corporate Sponsor allows you to help underwrite our success while showcasing your business’ support of TCS!

Endowments

Trinity Christian School now has two endowments!
An endowment is an investment fund that provides ongoing income while preserving capital for future generations. Endowments typically are designated for a specific purpose, such as financial aid, facilities, or faculty.

Annual Fund

Founded by the Trinity Christian School Board in 2008, the Trinity Christian School Foundation is a separate 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. The foundation operates under the leadership of an independent board that oversees the raising and distributing funds to support TCS.

As a private school, we do not receive any state or local funding. To bridge the gap between tuition and the cost of the TCS Experience, TCS raises approximately $743,000 annually for operations (the Annual Fund). In addition, the Foundation’s efforts include Capital Improvements and Endowment Funds.

If you want to know more about this, please contact Terisa Clark, Advancement Director, at tclark@tcslubbock.org.

Joyce Herron endowment

Endowments

The first Endowment, the Excellence In Education Endowment, was established by TCS founders Bill and Joyce Herron in 1991 and has exceeded $1,000,000! The Herrons envisioned the Endowment as a way to keep tuition rates reasonable and competitive for the future. This Endowment will live on as a lasting legacy for qualified students whose parents desire to prioritize Christian education for their families.

The second Endowment, the 3:23 Endowment, was gifted to TCS as an anonymous gift of $1,000,000 for our Athletic Program. It will help attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty in an increasingly competitive environment.

As we look ahead, TCS is poised to continue to grow and flourish while remaining committed to academic excellence and Biblical worldview. These Endowments, along with the financial support from our TCS families and donors, continue to help ensure future generations of students will have access to an excellent Christian education while providing long-term financial stability to TCS.

The Importance of Endowments

“Endowments like these enhance our ability to secure TCS’ financial foundation for the long-term. They also are a great reminder that His Kingdom is ever expanding, and we need to expand our vision of what is possible. Ultimately, our vision is to make it possible for every family to choose an educational environment for their children that is immersed in a biblical worldview, regardless of their financial circumstances.”

Superintendent, Dr. Stephen Cox

Stephen Cox

Corporate Sponsors

Additional Ways to Give

Using these legal tools, you can direct the distribution of your assets to include TCS.
These tools allow you to choose who will manage your assets after your death and can help you reduce tax burdens.

Many corporations offer matching gift programs through which a portion of your gift to TCS is matched by the corporation.
It is helpful to alert TCS via email if your employer is making a matching gift, so that we may advise you of its receipt. The email address is development@tcslubbock.org.

TCS welcomes gifts of goods and services that we would typically pay for or incur as a cost in capital projects. To discuss this opportunity please contact us.

In most cases, gifts of appreciated stock offer distinct advantages for the donor as well as the school. Depending on your tax situation, gifts of appreciated stock donated directly to TCS can reduce your tax burden.
On receipt of the stock, TCS will sell it and derive the benefit of the stock’s full value. Please consult with your tax advisor about your particular situation.
To initiate a stock gift, please email us for account information details at development@tcslubbock.org.

Arrangements for the electronic transfer of stock can be made through your broker and be sent to us at:
Fidelity Investments

Contact: 800-544-6666
Account # Z49190179 – Trinity Christian School Foundation
Transfer number is DTC #0226

Gifts of real estate can provide the following benefits:

You avoid capital gains tax on the appreciated value of your property.
Your charitable tax deduction is the same as if you gave cash.
You have avoided tax on the appreciation of your real estate.

A tribute gift offers a way to honor someone, whether in celebration of a special occasion or milestone, to express sympathy for their passing, or to thank them for their impact. In lieu of gifts or flowers for a celebration or memorial service, some families instead ask for gifts to be made to TCS.

This can be done by:

Online
Mailing a check to TCS Foundation 6701 University Avenue Lubbock, TX 79413

These gifts support the Herron Endowment, which provides tuition assistance to ensure future generations of students will have access to an excellent Christian education.

Trinity Christian School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Donations to TCS are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Audited financial statements are available upon written request from the TCS Foundation Office or the State of Texas. No goods or services were provided for this contribution. Per IRS regulations, the value of a gift of property is determined by the donor. Tax ID #26-2981264