The Wylie ISD Education Foundation, Inc. accepts donations from individuals, corporations and other foundations to fund its programs. Contributions can be given for a specific program, given as an unrestricted gift or given to the endowment fund and may be given in honor or memory of someone. As with all endowment gifts, if this selection is made, the principal is invested, and only the interest is used to fund programs and activities. An endowment gift ensures the perpetuity of the Foundation and provides a secure source of funds for education. The following donations may be applied to any level of giving.

 

Cash or pledged donations are accepted at any time.

 

Unrestricted endowment contributions are placed in the General Endowment Fund. The principal is invested, and interest earned on the invested capital is used to support and enrich education in the Wylie ISD.

 

An endowment donation of $ 10,000 or more assures the perpetuity of an annual award and may be in a donor selected program area and given in the name of the donor or in honor or in memory of a loved one. This gift can be made as a one-time donation or pledged over a five-year period. If given over a five-year period, an additional amount may be given each year to provide an annual award until the endowment level is achieved.

 

Persons interested in planned giving should consider memorial gifts, trusts, life insurance and other options recommended by an estate planner.

 

Donors can often double or triple a contribution with an employer-matching gift. Some companies also match contributions made by employees’ spouse, retirees and directors. Check with your employer. Ask for the matching gift forms at your company’s personnel office and send the completed form with your gift to the Wylie ISD Education Foundation, Inc.