SAGE Organizational & Fundraising History

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2024 Annual Fundraiser: Exceeds Goal

Publication Date: February 20, 2024

SAGE successfully completed its annual fall/winter fundraising drive, raising **$12,500**, exceeding the goal of $10,000. Funds were earmarked for the **Senior Scholarship Program** (Class of 2024) and the **GT Educator Grant Program**. The success was attributed to a strong parent engagement campaign and a matching gift challenge from a long-time SAGE corporate sponsor. The funds raised were the highest for a single campaign in SAGE history to date.

2023 Organizational Milestone: New Bylaws and 501(c)(3) Compliance

Publication Date: August 1, 2023

SAGE completed a comprehensive review of its bylaws and organizational structure to ensure compliance with current **Texas non-profit standards** and **IRS 501(c)(3) requirements**. Key changes approved by the membership included the establishment of a **formal treasurer role** with a mandatory financial audit cycle and term limits for all board positions. This step strengthened SAGE's governance and positioned the organization for future growth and grant applications.

2020 Membership Drive: Virtual Success

Publication Date: October 15, 2020

Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, SAGE achieved a record **250 paid members** during its fall membership drive. The success of the drive was attributed to a new **Virtual Welcome Kit** and a series of online Q&A sessions with the GCISD Advanced Academics Department. The increased membership base provided crucial stability, allowing SAGE to sustain its financial commitments to educator grants and advocacy through the 2020-2021 school year.

2018 Founding and Initial 501(c)(3) Status

Publication Date: April 1, 2018

Grapevine-Colleyville Supporting and Advocating for Gifted Education (SAGE) was formally established as an independent non-profit organization. The founding board consisted of **seven members** representing diverse backgrounds and school levels across GCISD. Key initial actions included:

Filing initial incorporation papers with the State of Texas.
Receiving **IRS approval for 501(c)(3) status**, making all donations tax-deductible.
Establishing the organization’s three pillars: **Advocacy, Educator Support, and Parent Education**.

The organization was founded to provide a centralized, consistent voice for gifted families within the district.