Donation FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, checks can be made payable and sent to:

    Mainspring Schools

    Attn: Director of Development

    1100 West Live Oak St

    Austin, TX 78704

  • Mainspring Schools is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. We will also send you a summary of all the donations you make during a calendar year each January.

  • Yes! Make a bigger impact for Mainspring Schools by donating appreciated securities including stock, bonds, and mutual funds. Increase your gift—and your tax deduction—by emailing philanthropy@mainspringschools.org to get started.

  • Mainspring accepts gifts through donor-advised funds (www.mainspringschools.org/donor-advised-funds), planned giving (www.mainspringschools.org/planned-giving), business sponsorship, Amplify Austin (www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/mainspring-schools), and teacher wish lists on Amazon (www.mainspringschools.org/donate/amazon-wish-lists). Email philanthropy@mainspringschools.org to discuss additional ways to give.