“ We make a living by what we get.
We make a life by what we give.”
-Winston Churchill

Ways To Give.

  • Donate Online

    Fuel Texas innovation and opportunity—donate online to the Texas Alpha Endowment Fund. Your gift supports research, scholarships, and programs empowering future leaders. Secure, easy giving that shapes a legacy.
    Donate now and drive Texas forward.

    Choose from a one-time gift or provide recurring support with a monthly or quarterly gift payment. Either way, you can make your gift securely by credit card or electronic check/ACH.

    Annual Campaign recognition is for gifts given
    during each calendar year (Jan. 1-Dec. 31).

  • Send A Check

    Support Texas Alpha’s growth by mailing your donation today. Your gift drives research, scholarships, and community programs. Write a check to Texas Alpha Endowment Fund, include the form, and send it to our secure address. Every dollar strengthens our mission. Join us—donate now.

    Mailing Address:
    Texas Alpha Endowment Fund, Inc. (TAEF)
    P.O. Box 28061
    Austin, Texas 78755

  • Send via Wire Transfer

    Wire transfers to the Texas Alpha Endowment Fund offer a fast, secure way to give. Funds move directly from your bank to ours—no checks, no delays. Easy to start from anywhere, this method ensures your support activates instantly. Empower your giving with wire transfer efficiency and security today.

    Please contact either:
    Alan Orwick, Treasurer at (512) 815-6307
    or
    Melinda Connors, Bookkeeper at (512) 785-2556

    NOTE: These two contacts also can provide the information needed to transfer gifts of stock or securities to our investment account.

  • IRA Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)

    Donors can effortlessly amplify their impact by utilizing their IRA or 401(k) Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) for charitable giving. This innovative approach not only simplifies the giving process but also offers strategic tax advantages—distributions made directly to a qualified charity are excluded from taxable income, reducing overall tax liability.

    By harnessing the power of their RMDs, donors unlock a seamless, efficient way to support causes they care about while maximizing the value of their philanthropic contributions. This method redefines generosity with simplicity and smart financial stewardship.

    Contact Donna Chimera
    Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
    8701 Bee Caves Rd Suite 300 Austin TX 78746
    Direct: (512) 370-0451
    Fax: (512) 765-9170
    Donna.J.Chimera@morganstanley.com