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  • 1615 Saint Louis Street, Gonzales, TX 78629

Membership includes sports pass and cap

2024-2025 Annual Membership Drive

Our membership drive will be completely online, from now until the end of the calendar year. Give back to your community and enroll in our Annual Membership Drive!

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he Gonzales ISD Education Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors and operates exclusively for charitable purposes.

The Foundation links community resources—time, money, services, expertise—with the needs of our schools to enhance and complement the educational mission of Gonzales ISD.

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Mission Statement

Believing local primary through secondary education has a direct impact on societal success, the Gonzales ISD Education Foundation is committed to engaging the entire community in strengthening the Gonzales Independent School District through philanthropic giving. We seek to provide resources to enhance teaching, inspire learning and maximize opportunities for all students within GISD.

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Leadership

The Gonzales ISD Education Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors and operates exclusively for charitable purposes. The Foundation links community resources—time, money, services, expertise—with the needs of our schools to enhance and complement the educational mission of Gonzales ISD.

Kickoff for Education

Texas A&M vs. UT Football Squares Fundraiser

Support local education with our Football Squares fundraiser during the Texas A&M vs. UT game! Buy squares for $25 each and win cash prizes, benefiting the Gonzales Education Foundation.

All About Giving Back

When you make a donation to the Gonzales ISD Education Foundation, you can be sure your gift is put to good work, through advantageous campus or innovative teaching grants, both awarded annually. We accept donations in a few different ways!

Why Give?

All donations are tax deductible.
It demonstrates your support of Gonzales ISD’s administrators, faculty, staff, students and graduates.
It strengthens the community/school partnership.
It enhances students’ learning experiences by funding resources, projects, and programs outside the scope of the District’s budget.
It Improves morale throughout Gonzales ISD.

Giving to the Gonzales ISD Education Foundation is made easy through one of three simple donation methods. No amount is too small to make a difference in the education of students at GISD. You can even set recurring monthly donations. We appreciate your generosity!

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    By Mail

    Mail donations to: Gonzales ISD Education Foundation, P.O. Box 157, Gonzales, TX 78629.

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    In Person

    In-person donations may be given to any Gonzales ISD Education Foundation board member.

Providing Opportunities

Since 2011, the Gonzales ISD Education Foundation has made a difference for teachers and students within the district through awarding over $300,000 in teaching grants. In addition to awarding annual Teacher grants, the Foundation began awarding Campus grants in 2023 for eligible projects as a way of extending the reach and impact of our mission even further. Find resources and applications here.

  • Why Grants?

  • Teacher & Campus Grants

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Why Grants?

Grants are designed to encourage, facilitate, and recognize and reward innovative and creative instructional approaches to accomplish program objectives. Teachers receiving grants have enhanced their classrooms and curriculum with projects ranging from center accessories and active learning furnishings, to materials and technology that enhance lesson modules.

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Teacher & Campus Grants

Teacher grants of up to $2,500 and Campus grants of up to $6,500 are awarded annually. The number of grants given each year is determined by the amount of funds available from the Foundation. Criteria for grant consideration include: clarity of objectives and how the project will be implemented, the reach of students the project will benefit, the degree to which student academic performance is emphasized, and measurability of successful impact through evaluation procedures, to name a few. Apply today!

Fiscal Management

The Gonzales ISD Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that operates and is governed independently from GISD. The board of directors oversees ethical and responsible management in accordance with the mission of the Foundation. The Foundation’s IRS Form 990, Letter of Determination and financial position statement can be viewed upon request.

Upcoming Events

We have two annual events which inspire community and gather resources for our foundation, grants, and scholarships. Please plan to attend with us!

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Dec, 2023

Education Foundation Membership Drive and Apache Sports Pass

We are happy to announce our First Annual…

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  • Online Event

24

Feb, 2024

2024 Casino Night

  Join us for the Seventh Annual Education…

  • 05:00 PM - 11:59 PM
  • JB Wells Park, Arena, & Expo