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Give to the DSCF General Fund 

You can make a one-time contribution to the Foundation’s General Fund that will go toward the Foundation’s on-going efforts to support area nonprofits, educate the community in the ways and means to expand the nonprofit services provided to the community, and promote philanthropy among the residents of the greater Dripping Springs area.


Give to the Dedicated FISCAL Sponsorship Fund 

You may also choose to donate to one of several dedicated funds currently in place to serve the community or you may establish a new fund to support your favorite community cause or charity. 


Create a Donor-Advised Fund

You can establish a donor-advised fund through which your family or business can make a single or periodic contribution. If you have a favorite charity, your family or business can specify it as the recipient or select different recipients at your discretion.


Scholarship Funds 
Scholarship funds may be established for all levels of education and a variety of educational needs. The DSCF will assist donors in establishing funds that meet their desires within the educational system.

Estate Planning

Finally, you can include a gift to the Foundation or any of its dedicated funds as part of your state plan. Life insurance offers an easy and affordable way to create a community legacy with tax-deductible dollars used to pay premiums and at your death, the proceeds will be paid to the Foundation to be allocated to the Dripping Springs nonprofit organizations of your choice. This type of policy provides a low-cost means for making a substantial and significant contribution simply by paying a modest one time or annual premium. The amount of the policy can be adapted to your individual ability and needs. 

All contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible. The Foundation can help you explore the options that best suit your particular financial situation and your personal goals for charitable giving. 



 


 

The DSCF has awarded over $139,000 in grants since inception.

Past Grant recipients include:
  • Keep Dripping Springs Beautiful Fund 
  • The Gathering Fund
  • The Land Use Planner Fund for the City 
  • The Grand Piano Project
  • The Friends Foundation
  • The Harrison Ranch Park, a Project of the City of Dripping Springs
  • Heritage Circle (Friends of the Pound House)
  • Burke Center for Youth
  • Thundering Paws
Grants are funded to organizations that serve the population of the Dripping Springs Community.


Awarding Grants 

Grants will be awarded on a semi-annual basis. Grants will be accepted on or before June 30 and December 31 each year. Amount of grant to be decided each grant cycle, with the maximum of $3,000 per grant application.


Grants will be awarded within 90 days of the submittal from an organization.


Grants are awarded in the following seven areas: education, historical preservation, health and human services, community development, arts and culture, environment and animal welfare.


Grants are scored according to: 

  • Proven performance of past efforts of the organization.
  • The perceived value to the Dripping Springs community.
  • Innovative logic.
  • Proven viability. 
  • Measurable beneficial application. 
  • Practical and effective use of the funds.

***Grant Guidelines are currently under review***




The DSCF supports all Dripping Springs Area Non-Profit Organizations. Below is a downloadable Directory for your convenience.


2011 - 2012 

Guide to Dripping Springs Area 

Non-Profit Organizations


If you are not listed in the directory and would like to be included next year or if your information has changed email:

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