Fly High While Giving Back

Support Local Communities. Win Southwest Airlines Tickets.

When you donate to Texas Black Expo, you’re helping fund youth, small business, and community programs across Texas — and your gift automatically enters you to win two Southwest Airlines tickets.

Your generosity fuels real opportunities for growth. Entries close December 3. Winner announced live on December 15.

Donate & Enter

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About This Drive

This is more than just a giveaway — it’s a way to give back.
Every dollar you donate helps power Texas Black Expo’s mission to uplift communities, support entrepreneurs, and inspire young leaders.

To thank our supporters, we’re giving away two round-trip Southwest Airlines tickets. Your contribution makes an impact and earns you entries to win.

How it works:

Entry Structure:

$25 = 1 entry

$50 = 5 entries

$100 = 25 entries

Timeline:

Opens: Nov 1

Closes: Dec 3 (Giving Tuesday)

Drawing: Dec 15 (Livestream)

Compliance Note: This is a sweepstakes (no purchase necessary; free entry method available). It ensures compliance with Texas law.

Where Your Gift Goes

Every donation supports programs that strengthen Black communities and businesses across Texas.

• Youth Entrepreneurship: Training students in financial literacy and real-world business skills.

• Small Business Support: Mentorship and marketing resources for local entrepreneurs.

• Community Programs: Initiatives that create jobs, education access, and long-term growth.

Each gift, no matter the size, helps build a stronger, more sustainable future.

Example Impact: Every $1,000 helps us train 10 youth in entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

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Ways to Give

Give Online

Make a secure donation through our online giving form. Choose a one-time gift or set up a recurring donation to support TBE programs year-round.

Open Donation Form

Give via Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

If you hold a Donor-Advised Fund with Fidelity, Schwab, or Vanguard, you can recommend a grant to Texas Black Expo in minutes.

Steps:

Search for Texas Black Expo, Inc. (Houston, TX).

Designate your gift as “Giving Initiative 2025.”

Notify us so we can acknowledge your contribution and add you to our Legacy Circle.

Mail a Check

Prefer to give by mail? Please make your check payable to Texas Black Expo, Inc. and mail it to:

12401 S Post Oak, Houston, TX 77045

Memo: Giving Initiative 2025

Donor-Advised Funds: Simple, Impactful Giving

Many donors use DAFs to make year-end contributions with tax benefits and greater flexibility. You can recommend a grant directly from your DAF provider to Texas Black Expo — it only takes a few clicks.

Quick Guide:

Search for Texas Black Expo, Inc.

Designate your gift as “Giving Initiative 2025.”

Notify us at [email protected]

DAF gifts are promptly acknowledged and included in the Legacy Circle (unless you prefer anonymity).

Looking Ahead: Year-End Giving

After the giveaway closes, we’ll continue our annual giving efforts through December 31. Every contribution during that period fuels the same vital programs — youth entrepreneurship, small business development, and community empowerment — while providing you with year-end tax benefits.

If you’d like to plan ahead:

Give via DAF
• Mail a Check

Give Online

Give via DAF

You’ll receive an instant email receipt and a mailed acknowledgment within one week.

FAQ

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. Texas Black Expo, Inc. is a nonprofit organization. You’ll receive a digital receipt immediately and a mailed acknowledgment within one week.

Can I enter the sweepstakes without donating?

Yes. A free alternate entry method will be listed in the official rules.

When will the winner be announced?

December 15, 2025, via livestream.

Can my company match my donation?

Yes! Many employers offer matching gifts — check with your HR department or workplace portal.

Can I stay anonymous?

Absolutely. Just let us know when giving or entering. Anonymous donors are not listed publicly.

Sweepstakes Summary

Eligibility: U.S., 18+; void where prohibited

Entry Period: November 1 –December 3, 2025

Prize: Two Southwest Airlines tickets

Winner Announcement: December 15, 2025 (Livestream)

No purchase necessary. Free entry method available.

Contact Us

Questions about giving, DAF grants, or sweepstakes details?

Our team is here to help.

Texas Black Expo, Inc.