Thank you for considering a donation to Atlanta Grade School Friends! We deeply appreciate your support.

There are several ways you can support our nonprofit organization: you may donate online, mail a check to us made out to Atlanta Grade School Friends, contribute via your donor advised fund, by in-kind donation (we simply ask you to visit with us first regarding in-kind gifts), or through planned giving. We also accept gifts of non-cash assets.

Our EIN: 46-0492043

Donations to our nonprofit organization are tax deductible (IRS information on charitable contribution deductions). We provide options for the focus of your donation should you wish to review them on our online giving page: 1) general operations, “Support Atlanta Grade School Friends Today,” and 2) “The Three Rs: Restore, Renovation, and Revitalize a Historic Icon,” which is designed for gifts to the restoration specifically.

Our secure online giving is handled by BetterUnite, a platform developed exclusively for nonprofits by a team of nonprofit veterans. BetterUnite is based in Austin, Texas. Our payment processor for online giving via BetterUnite is Stripe. We know there are other payment processing platforms available online, but with BetterUnite, you know your online gift is secure, and the information safely contained within the Atlanta Grade School Friends database. You may designate your gift in honor or memory of anyone by simply letting us know on the BetterUnite giving form. If you would like for us to notify someone about your gift, please send us their contact information and we will be happy to do so! Board member Cyndy Vaughan Chamblee is handling donor recognition on social media and follow-up contact regarding gifts made in honor or in memory of others.

Mail a Check

If you prefer, make your check out to Atlanta Grade School Friends and mail it to:

Atlanta Grade School Friends
P.O. Box 851
Atlanta, Texas 75551

Donor Advised Funds and Gifts of Stock

We are delighted to accept donations through Donor Advised Funds, and also gifts of stock and other non-cash assets. Our nonprofit EIN is 46-0492043. You can find our profile on GuideStar. If you have questions, kindly contact Board Treasurer Danny Stanley (tdstanley111@gmail.com or 903-824-4471). On this website, there is a contact form that also reaches Danny directly by email.

Planned Giving

You can make a lasting gift to Atlanta Grade School Friends through your Will and/or estate plan. We urge you to consult your professional advisor for the best planned giving option for you and your family. For quick reference:

I hereby give, devise and bequeath [insert amount in dollars or percentage of estate] to Atlanta Grade School Friends, a qualified charitable organization at the following address: P.O. Box 851, Atlanta, Texas 75551, Federal Tax ID #46-0492043, for the benefit of Atlanta Grade School Friends.

Bank Information

Atlanta Grade School Friends does its daily banking with Red River Credit Union, the branch in Atlanta, Texas. Your online donation goes directly and securely to our account there.

Capital Campaign

We have a relationship with Wells Fargo for major gifts and for donations of non-cash assets. Susan Crosby is our liaison via Wells Fargo affiliate Transitions Wealth Management, and she is pleased to assist you (susan.crosby@wfafinet.com). If you are considering a significant capital campaign contribution and you would like to review our case for support, email us: atlantagradeschoolfriends@gmail.com.