Girlstart relies on the generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporations who make gifts of all sizes to help us empower girls in STEM. Whether you choose to support a particular program like After School; a specific region, such as Austin or Houston; or make a multi-year commitment, there are many ways you can give and make a difference at Girlstart. Click here to see our current listing of supporters–thank you!

Donate Now!

When you click through to our online donation page, you will have the option to make your gift by credit/debit card, bank transfer, PayPal, Venmo, or digital wallet (Google Pay, Apple Pay, Microsoft Pay).

To pay by check, in the memo line, please indicate which area of Girlstart you would like to support (i.e. After School, Camp, Community STEM) or if you would like your gift to be unrestricted. Mail to:

1400 West Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78757

Below are some examples of how your gift can impact Girlstart:

$35 – Gives a Girls in STEM Conference scholarship to one girl
$75 – Provides supplies for one Community STEM educational activity for families
$150 – Covers hands-on STEM materials for one week of After School per school
$300 – Helps enable a technology purchase to enhance our curriculum
$500 – Pays for two STEM CREW program leaders for one week
$1,000 – Underwrites a scholarship for one girl to attend summer camp

Individual Giving

When you give $500 or more, cumulatively, over the course of the calendar year, you are invited to join our STEM Society, which celebrates the generosity of our individual donors. To learn more about Girlstart’s STEM Society, click here. We also encourage you to consider setting-up a monthly donation, which ensures consistent, dependable support. Here are some other easy ways to enhance your giving:

  • Workplace Giving: Many employers have matching gift programs designed to promote charitable giving made by their employees, retirees, and/or employees’ spouses. Some also offer the opportunity to donate via payroll deductions. Contact your employer to see if they offer either of these benefits. Some even match volunteer hours with a monetary donation!
  • Donor Advised Funds: If you have this type of investment account–which offers immediate tax relief and allows you to easily support your favorite nonprofits–please request a grant distribution directly from your DAF sponsor for Girlstart (EIN, #31-1595414).
  • Stock: Gifts of appreciated securities are a popular and financially savvy way to support nonprofits because they can offer you tax benefits. Austin Community Foundation accepts and processes stock gifts on behalf of Girlstart. To initiate a gift, and get further instructions, please email stock@austincf.org with CC to development@girlstart.org.
  • Planned Giving: Click here for more information.

For questions about making a wire transfer, stock gifts, or any other instructions, please email development@girlstart.org.

Become a Fundraiser

Is your birthday coming up, and you’re looking for a meaningful way to celebrate, or is there a fun sports competition you’ll be participating in that you want to connect to a great cause? By creating a personalized fundraising page, you can activate your network to raise funds for Girlstart and empower girls in STEM! Through our online giving platform, it’s quick and easy to create a customized giving page. Click here to get started.
If you are a group or corporate sponsor interested in partnering with Girlstart–or if you have any questions–please contact Grace Sevier at development@girlstart.org, and we will help you get started! Or, if you are interested in fundraising for us offline at an in-person event, Grace can help talk through and explore other ways you can organize something and ask your network to support Girlstart.

Corporate Sponsorship

We are always looking for corporate partners who share our passion and want to impact the future of STEM. Sponsorships can support the areas of greatest need or specific events or programs. We will work with you to tailor a recognition package to meet your company’s marketing and community impact goals. From Community STEM programs such as the Girls in STEM Conference and Starry Nights to our major annual fundraising event, we look forward to finding the right fit for you!

Endowment Support

Endowments provide perpetual support for a nonprofit, helping to directly fund its staff and programs. Your gift of any size to Girlstart’s endowment is a lasting testament to your belief in our mission and will provide ongoing income for our annual operations for years to come. This kind of long-term financial stability is key to our current programs and future growth.

Contact Grace Sevier, development associate, to start a conversation about giving to Girlstart.

Why Support Girlstart?

The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. Girlstart does not provide estate planning, legal, or financial advice. For such advice, please consult your attorney or tax advisor.