When you donate to Rise, you give a child with developmental disabilities the foundation they need for a successful, independent life. At the same time, typically developing peers gain empathy and leadership skills from an early age. Every dollar invested in our students’ education pays lifelong dividends—helping them become more independent, engaged members of society.
The Cost & The Need
$24,000 – The actual cost to educate a child in Rise Dallas’ specialized program each year.
$16,000 – Tuition for 2024-25 (about $1,300/month).
66% – The percentage of families receiving tuition assistance (scholarships range from 20%-80%).
$1 million+ – The amount Rise must raise annually to bridge the tuition gap.
Rise is entirely funded by private donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations—we receive no government support.
Make a Gift for Operations
Support Rise’s daily operations with an unrestricted gift or make a donation in honor or memory of someone special.
Join the Sunshine Club
Endowment Fund
Invest in the long-term sustainability of The Rise School of Dallas with a gift to our endowment.
Transfer Stock
Make a stock donation to The Rise School of Dallas for a tax-efficient way to give.
Community members, parents, and young adults are encouraged to volunteer at The Ashford Rise School of Dallas. Volunteers may work in the classrooms, assist in the office, or help with community fundraising events
Established in 1998, The TouchDown Club of Dallas (“TDC”) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of like-minded men working together to raise charitable donations and contributions through various annual events that directly benefit the Ashford Rise School of Dallas. The mission of TDC is to provide financial, volunteer, and advisory support to the Ashford Rise School of Dallas, its students and their families.