Philanthropy
Education is one of the greatest gifts you can make! It has an impact today, helping our children find their voice and unlocking their potential. It also shapes the future for years to come, as the next generation grows up to become the leaders of tomorrow, empowered to change the world for the better.
Area of Greatest Need
Your unrestricted gift gives the school the flexibility to respond where and when support is needed most. Your gift fuels emerging priorities and ensures we can act quickly and responsibly on behalf of our students and faculty.
Trinity Talent Fund
Great teachers are the heart of every great school. This fund helps recruit, reward, and retain exceptional educators, which fosters innovation and student success.
Shine
We see ourselves as a private school with a public purpose. Our SHINE program serves students from under-resourced communities to minimize summer learning loss, bolster academic achievement, and instill the confidence that kids need to thrive.
Trinity City Limits
Held every two years, TCL supports the recruitment and retention of teachers, professional development for staff, financial aid for families, and teacher-requested projects. The latest event in April 2026 funded solar panels to save us up to $100,000 annually in energy bills, a new outdoor D-Lab, interactive whiteboards, an outdoor art space, five years of world language subscriptions, Lego Robotics kits, a portable lighting system, and more!
Palooza
This progressive dinner is held every two years and supports Make-It-Happen opportunities and the Trinity Talent Fund. Guests could choose their favorite areas to support! It’s a unique twist on the usual gala — a night to delight, dine, and discover with all proceeds supporting our school’s greatest needs and our wonderful teachers.
Endowments and Restricted Funds
An endowment is the ultimate source of long-term security because it provides perpetual support. Some gifts to endowments are restricted to a specific purpose. Others can be to our general endowment, which supports areas of greatest need.
Annual Fund
Tuition does not cover the full cost of an exceptional Trinity education, and as an independent school, we do not receive financial support from any institutions. The Annual Fund pays for annual expenses like our forward-thinking curriculum, classroom supplies, faculty salaries, facility operations, and much more.
Planned Giving
Planned gifts are estate planning options that can be highly effective ways to advance the Trinity mission and support future generations of students. Families may even give to their own relatives and loved ones while also helping the school.
How You Can Support Our Mission
Contact us to explore the amazing opportunities to have an impact, now and for generations to come! Email Chief Development Officer Kristi Katz at kkatz@austintrinity.org to request more information on our philanthropic initiatives.
Our Development Team oversees fundraising and hospitality at Trinity Episcopal School and Blue House Preschool. From left to right: Major Gifts Manager Lali Rambeau, Director of Development Amanda Lipstein, Chief Development Officer Kristi Katz, Donor Relations Coordinator Audrey Ross, Alumni Relations Coordinator Susan Nicklos.
Other Ways to Give
Direct Payment
The fastest and easiest way to give. Give by check, debit, credit, or even wire transfer.
Retail Partners
We partner with Amazon and other merchants who donate a portion of the purchase price to Trinity. It's a win-win!