The Neopte Foundation seeks to provide purpose to youth from low-opportunity backgrounds with direction in pursuit of higher education. You can check our About page to learn more about us!

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The Neopte Foundation operates nationally in the United States. Our headquarters are in The Colony, Texas. While we are starting off within the Texas communities, we are always evaluating expansion plans across different communities.

There are many ways you can get involved with the Neopte Foundation. Join us as a volunteer, intern, or give a one-time or monthly donation.

Absolutely! The Neopte Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit public benefit corporation in the United States of America with tax exemption status under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email or letter donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

At the Neopte Foundation, we ensure transparency and integrity when it comes to receiving gifts from donors. For more information on how your gifts are used, please visit our financials page here.

You NeopteFoundation.org/donate will receive either a mailed or electronic receipt. For donations sent by mail, you will receive a paper receipt. For donations made online at NeopteFoundation.org/donate, you will receive a receipt via email. We’ll also send a year-end giving statement to help with the preparation of your taxes. Gifts given through third-party platforms such as Facebook will receive an automated receipt emailed by Facebook to the email address associated with your Facebook account.

Yes, you can make the check out to Neopte Foundation, Inc., and mail it to 4708 Lemmon Ct., The Colony, TX 75056.

Please notify us at care@NeopteFoundation.org if you intend to give monthly so we can set up your account accordingly.

To obtain a copy of either document, you can visit our Financials page of our website.

The EIN, or federal taxpayer number, for the Neopte Foundation, is 91-1950615. For easy location, this number can also be found on the very bottom of every page of our website as well as on donor receipts and end-of-year statements.

The Neopte Foundation receives funding from individual donors, community organizations, corporations, law firms, government agencies, and foundations.

In some cases we do allow the ability to work remote. While we prefer to work together in-person, it will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

If you’d like to receive credit for the internship from your academic institution, talk with your academic or guidance counselor to begin the process. We are happy to work with you to ensure you have everything you need to receive credit if available.

We expect that all interns to adhere to a minimum of 8-10 hours a week between Monday through Friday. However, we understand life happens and each instance will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you have special circumstances. please submit the application and include this information in it and we will review accordingly.

Yes. Each intern is responsible for their own transportation to and from The Colony, Texas, as well as throughout the duration of the internship.

Please Note: Throughout your internship you may not need to come on-site. However, in the event you choose to do so, you must provide your transportation.

Unfortunately we do not provide housing or lodging for interns. We also do not provide food during your internship, however if you decide to come on-site, there will always be food available.

The old motto of “work hard, play hard” comes to mind. We emphasize teamwork, collaboration, and bringing new ideas to the table as we continue to grow and expand. And at the end of the day, we get to help those in need who want to pursue higher education!

There are several ways you or your company can get involved in the Neopte Foundation’s mission. To view all partnership activities, check out our Partnerships page.

We believe that partnerships make the world go round. Nothing is ever accomplished on our own, and it often takes a village to help us get to where we need to be. If your company or organization has a passion for having an impact on the community and a love for education, then look no further! For more information, check out our Partnerships page.

Volunteering is a great way to network and learn more about your local community. It also allows you to make a difference and have an impact on the world around you. Volunteers can donate their time, skillsets, and act as ambassadors of hope for the youth we serve. If you feel called to volunteer, we highly recommend you reach out to us and see how you can play a role!

Time commitments will vary based on the areas you choose to volunteer. If you are interested, check out our Events page to see all upcoming activities!

Absolutely! Please reach out to our volunteer coordinator and we’ll be happy to provide proof of your volunteer hours.

Anyone over the age of 16 can volunteer with the Neopte Foundation.

Please note: For those under the age of 18 we adhere to Texas employment law rules and regulations.