Donations

A 501(c)3 charity, the Texas Pool Foundation would not continue to exist without the support of our community. Donations of goods, services, and cash are tax-deductible (minus the fair market value of goods or services provided). Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Texas Pool. Consider a company match of time or resources. Every little bit helps the Texas Pool give back to the community. Swim it forward and #SwimAcrossTexas!

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Donation FAQ

Is the Texas Pool a nonprofit organization?

The Texas Pool Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity. Corporate sponsors and donors are invited to share in preserving Texas Pool tradition and history. Donations to the nonprofit Texas Pool Foundation, are tax deductible (minus the fair market value of goods, or services provided by the charity). A tax receipt will be provided.

Tax Exempt/ Texas Pool Foundation
EIN Number 46-1879809

What is the Texas Pool Foundation’s mission statement?

The Texas Pool Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of the Texas Pool landmark and to community outreach. Historically and architecturally unique, the Texas Pool is a local treasure and tourist attraction maintained and preserved by the Texas Pool Foundation. The Foundation provides access to swim safety education, swim lessons, and swimming opportunities for the general public, underserved, underprivileged, and special needs populations of Collin and Dallas Counties. It also supports community-building civic and public events held at the Texas Pool facility. With Texas’ legendary spirit for living and giving, the Texas Pool Foundation honors the past, preserves the future and provides for today.

How can I get a receipt for my donation?

If you did not get an automatic receipt via email, please contact the Texas Pool’s treasurer at [email protected] or [email protected].

Can I make an in-kind donation?

Yes! If you are unable to support the Texas Pool with a financial donation but would like to offer goods or services, please contact us at [email protected]. You can also download our In-Kind Donations form or Sponsorship Packages list for more options.

Can I get my company’s logo on your website if I make a donation?

Yes! We love to recognize our supporters. See our Sponsorships page to learn more about our custom multi-level sponsorship packages. With over 200 supporting members and 8,000 guests annually, combined with social media marketing that touches approximately 20,000 households in the DFW area and beyond, becoming an official sponsor of the historic Texas Pool has its benefits.

What type of charitable donations does the Texas Pool give to the community and local organizations?

As a 501(c)3 charity, the Texas Pool Foundation supports community-centric donations to nonprofit organizations, the general public, and specific individuals. Charitable donations including community service and hardship memberships, guest passes, use of the facility and educational scholarships support the overall mission of the Texas Pool Foundation. They are made at the discretion of the Texas Pool Charitable Donations Committee and the board of directors. For more information, visit our Community Outreach page or email  [email protected].

Who is eligible for a Texas Pool Foundation charitable donation?

Individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations within the Texas Pool community may be eligible for a donation from the Texas Pool Foundation. For more information, visit our Community Outreach page.

How can I request a donation?

Visit our Community Outreach page to learn more about the ways the Texas Pool Foundation gives back and then contact us at [email protected]. Please include a letter describing the type of donation and circumstances of need.

I’d like to donate funding for a specific charitable event, scholarship or membership. How can I do that?

Donations of cash, goods and services to the Texas Pool Foundation are tax deductible. To donate funding for a scholarship, charitable membership or for any other Texas Pool need, you can use the form on this page and include comments about your donation. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have a questions or a specific request.

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