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About the Foundation
Our philanthropic arm, the A+ Education Foundation, was formed in 2005 to provide charitable grants to educators. Find out how you can help magnify its impact.
Giving Back To Educators
When educators have the support they need to give students a great educational experience, everybody benefits. The A+ Education Foundation, the philanthropic arm of A+FCU, was established in 2005 to support educators in our community with charitable grants.
Since 2005, the A+ Education Foundation has awarded over $1,410,900 to 1,365 educators.
How To Help
Make A Donation
Want to contribute to the cause? Make it official and join the A+ Education Foundation for only $10 a year. You can renew each year or set up automatic annual payments.
In Person | Bring cash or a check payable to “A+ Education Foundation” to any A+FCU branch |
By Mail | Send your check payable to “A+ Education Foundation” to:
A+ Education Foundation P.O. Box 14867 Austin, TX 78761-4867 |
By Phone | Call 512.533.4390 (A+FCU members only) |
Sponsor An Honorary Grant
Honor someone by sponsoring a grant in their name. With an Honorary Grant, the recipient(s) will see the name of the grant on the certificate they receive, and contributors will be invited to present an award at a school or district function if there is an opportunity to do so.
Honorary Grants can be named in honor or in memory of individuals, organizations, and other entities. To establish a grant, request a form by emailing the A+ Education Foundation then mail a check payable to “A+ Education Foundation” to:
A+ Education Foundation
P.O. Box 14867
Austin, TX 78761-4867
A+ Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization as designated by the IRS. As such, all donations benefit educators and are tax-deductible to the extent allowable. Consult your tax advisor.
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Educator Grants
We value educators and want to magnify their impact. That’s why our philanthropic arm, the A+ Education Foundation, helps eligible educators bring innovative ideas to life with grants of up to $1,500.
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