Big Brothers Big Sisters depends on the generosity of donors like you to continue to provide mentors for children. And your contribution stays right in your local community; donations made in support of our regional areas go to support mentoring programs in those areas only.

Here are just some of the ways you can donate:

Individual Support:

Individual donations provide direct and immediate support, usually in the form of cash (via credit card, check, or electronic transfer) or publicly traded securities. Donors generally qualify for tax deductions. Make your gift online today!

If you would like to donate by mail, please send your check or money order to:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas
1400 Tillery Street
Austin, Texas 78721

If you would like to donate by phone, please call: 512-472-5437

Monthly Giving

Sustained, monthly giving allows Big Brothers Big Sisters to rely on your contribution. Whatever amount you choose to give will automatically be withdrawn from your account each month through a secure transaction. Enroll online by clicking here or contact us directly at 512-472-5437 for assistance.

Workplace Giving

Many employers match their employees’ gifts to charitable institutions. Some companies will match the gifts of employee spouses and retired employees as well. Ask the human resources or benefits office at your workplace for more information or visit this online directory of matching gift companies to find out if your company offers matching opportunities. If your company has a matching gift program, please designate Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas as the recipient of your funds.

Please note:  The above link contains matching gift data provided by HEP. It is not a comprehensive list of matching companies. If your company has a matching gifts program and is not listed in the directory, please contact your human resources or benefits office for additional information.

Donate a Vehicle

Cars for Kids' Sake is a fast, easy and trouble-free way to donate your car, truck, boat or motorcycle to support kids who need positive adult mentors. And, you may be eligible for a tax deduction if you itemize. All you need to do is give us a call at 1-800-710-9145, and we'll take care of the rest.

Third Party Fundraiser

Many times, people in the community host a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters. By taking on a third-party fundraising project, the host creates and produces an event with minimal assistance from Big Brothers Big Sisters staff. Click here to download the Third Party Event Information Form. For questions, please contact the BBBS Fund Development Department at 512-472-5437.

Corporate/Organizational Support:

Event Sponsorship

A great way for companies and organizations to lend support and be a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is by signing on as an event sponsor. For information on BBBS event sponsorship opportunities, please contact the BBBS Fund Development Department at 512-472-5437.

Bowl for Kids' Sake

Our largest annual fundraiser, this six-month campaign raises funds and awareness for BBBS. There are many ways your company can become involved. Click here to learn more about Bowl for Kids' Sake.

Partnership Opportunities

BBBS provides a proven conduit for your company or organization to directly engage with your community and personally impact young lives. To learn more about corporate and organizational support opportunities, contact Melanie Chasteen at melanie@bigmentoring.org or 512-472-5437.

Other Programs

GoodSearch: What if Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas earned a penny every time you searched the Internet? Well, now we can! GoodSearch.com is a new search engine that donates half its revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. You use it just as you would any search engine, and it's powered by Yahoo!, so you get great results. Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas as the charity you want to support. Just 500 of us searching four times a day will raise about $7,300 in a year without anyone spending a dime!

American Express GivingExpress Program: If you are an American Express card user, you can now donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas through the American Express GivingExpress Program. Through this program you can donate dollars through your American Express card, donate unused membership reward points, or set up a recurring giving plan for one or more nonprofit charities. For more information please visit the GivingExpress Program website at www.americanexpress.com/give.

Randalls: You can support BBBS each time you shop at Randalls by directing one percent of your total purchases to our agency. Simply link your Remarkable Card to the BBBS Good Neighbor account number: 5152. For more information, visit the courtesy booth of your neighborhood Randalls. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS.