TCA Fund

A Special Community Community is a core value and defining characteristic of TCA. Our community families, alumni, faculty and students - develop longstanding relationships built on a common pursuit of excellence and a shared commitment to Jesus Christ. You are part of a special community that serves lovingly, prays faithfully and gives generously because we know the mission of TCA has lasting, even eternal, value.

TCA Fund The TCA Fund is our annual giving campaign which provides an opportunity for our community to invest in key areas of impact at TCA. For over 55 years, families have given above and beyond tuition to create the exceptional educational experience our students enjoy today, and we follow in their footsteps in a faithful pursuit of excellence.

Gifts to the TCA Fund are tax-deductible and support projects outside the operating budget and not funded by tuition. The TCA Fund provides resources for TCA leaders to meet needs and respond to opportunities which enhance the experience and further the mission of TCA. Gifts to the TCA Fund are invested in these key areas of impact: INVEST IN OUR PEOPLE

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

CAMPUS ENHANCEMENTS

Examples: • Student Tuition Aid (STA) for families who need help • Emergency help for faculty/staff who experience financial crisis • Professional development for faculty/staff

Examples: • Academic initiatives • Discover Week activities • Travel scholarships

Examples: • Security • Facility improvements (not capital campaigns)

You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. –2 Corinthians 9:11

The TCA Circle The TCA Circle recognizes donors who give $5,000 or more annually to the TCA Fund. Gifts of this level are vital to our mission. Members of the TCA Circle will be invited to exclusive events.

How can I give to the TCA Fund?

Scan the QR code to make a gift online:

Mail a check to: TCA Foundation 17001 Addison Road Addison, Texas 75001 Interested in making a stock gift?

Gifts of appreciated securities can offer tax advantages while supporting TCA. For more information, contact Belinda Branstetter at bbranstetter@trinitychristian.org.

TCA FUND

Frequently Asked Questions WHY IS THE TCA FUND IMPORTANT? A defining characteristic of TCA is Community. The TCA Fund is an opportunity for our community to make a significant impact each year – more than any of us can do alone. At TCA, our families, alumni, faculty and students develop longstanding relationships built on a common pursuit of excellence and a shared commitment to Jesus Christ. The TCA Fund supports initiatives and projects outside the operating budget and not funded by tuition.

WHAT DOES THE TCA FUND SUPPORT? The TCA Fund provides resources for TCA leaders to meet needs outside the operating budget and not funded by tuition.

Gifts to the TCA Fund are tax-deductible and are invested in these key areas of impact: Invest in Our People, Student Experience and Campus Enhancements.

IS THE TCA FUND THE SAME THING AS AN ANNUAL FUND? Yes, the TCA Fund is a type of annual fund, and we ask families to support the TCA Fund every year. TCA Foundation raises support for the TCA Fund from August 1 through July 31 annually.

HOW DOES THE TCA FUND DIFFER FROM A STUDENT TUITION AID (STA), ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GIFT? STA is one of the areas supported by the TCA Fund. Capital campaign gifts are gifts for new buildings or major renovations. An endowment gift is invested in a permanent endowed fund, and a portion of the earnings are distributed for current use each year.

CAN I MAKE A GIFT ON NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY? Yes, gifts made on North Texas Giving Day support the TCA Fund and are important in advancing the mission of TCA. HOW MUCH SHOULD I GIVE? We believe the stewardship of personal resources entrusted to you by God is a matter to be prayerfully considered. We respectfully ask you to consider placing TCA among your top 3 charities while your child is a student with us. TCA annually receives gifts ranging from $25 to over $100,000, and God uses all gifts both great and small to impact our students.

The TCA Circle recognizes donors who give $5,000 or more annually to the TCA Fund. Gifts of this level are vital to our mission. Members of the TCA Circle will be invited to exclusive events.

CAN I GIVE STOCK? Gifts of appreciated securities can offer tax advantages while supporting TCA. For more information, contact Belinda Branstetter at bbranstetter@trinitychristian.org.

CAN I PLEDGE NOW AND PAY THE PLEDGE LATER IN THE YEAR? Yes, you have until July 31 to fulfill your pledge. Many donors, for tax purposes, choose to pay before the end of the calendar year.

Jennie Kesler Senior Director of Development jkesler@trinitychristian.org 972.447.4837 Belinda Branstetter Senior Donor Advisor bbranstetter@trinitychristian.org 972.447.4742