FAQs
Below are answers to the most common questions we have received about our founding, work, and the donations we receive. If you are unable to find an answer you are looking for, please reach out to us via our Contact page for further assistance.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. All contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible. A receipt will be sent to the donor’s email or can be obtained through the donor dashboard.
What will my donation to the foundation support?
The Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation serving the Uvalde CISD community. Funding collected through the foundation will support the construction of a new elementary school campus in the Uvalde CISD.
How can I give to the foundation?
Donations can be made through our online portal, check, or via wire transfer. To discuss other support opportunities, please contact us.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
All questions for the foundation can be submitted through our contact form.
Will this project use state or federal funding?
If state or federal support is provided, those funds will be used in a way that will support the planning and construction of the school, including but not limited to infrastructure, safety & security, and other ancillary project needs.
Who makes up the Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation board and leadership?
- Charles Clines, Board President, Charles Butt Foundation
- Brian Woods, Board Vice President, Northside ISD Superintendent
- Beverly Powell, Board Secretary, Former Texas State Senator District 10
- Mickey Gerdes, Board Treasurer, Southwest Underwriting Counsel and Uvalde High School Class of 1994
- Luis Fernandez, Board Member, UCISD School Board President
- Rodney Harris, Board Member, Harris County Commissioner
- Amanda Hughes, Board Member, Executive Director, Friedkin Foundation, Uvalde CISD Graduate
- Gary Patterson, Board Member, UCISD Interim Superintendent
- Tim Miller, Executive Director, Charles Butt Foundation
How can I make a donation with a check?
Donors can make all checks payable to the Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 106, Uvalde, TX 78802.
How can I make a donation via wire transfer?
Electronic payments through your financial institution can be made to the Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation.
Account number : 9447178
Routing number: 114902405
How can I follow the progress of the project for the new campus?
The Foundation will regularly update the public and donors about the progress through e-updates and /or through its website. As part of the process, the school district will work in tandem with the Uvalde CISD community, donors, and other stakeholders to solicit ideas and gather feedback for the project.
Is the foundation affiliated with Uvalde CISD?
No, the foundation is not affiliated with the school district. The Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation created for the purpose of constructing a new elementary campus for the District and upon completion of the campus to support ongoing District needs as it moves forward from this tragedy.
What happens to any surplus funds not used for the establishment of the new elementary campus?
The Foundation is 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation serving the Uvalde CISD community. Currently, all funds will be directed to help with the construction of a new elementary campus. The foundation will engage the District, the community and the donors to explore initiatives on which additional funds will be used to support the Uvalde CISD’s needs.

Our Work
The Foundation is currently collecting funds to support the construction of a new elementary school campus in the Uvalde CISD.