Family Sponsorship

1. Objective

To foster a sense of belonging and shared responsibility among Austin’s Tamizh families by creating an opportunity to directly support the cultural, educational, and charitable initiatives of Austin Tamizh Sangam through annual sponsorships.

2. Purpose

Family sponsorships help sustain our programs and events that promote the Tamizh language, arts, and culture while enabling us to assist Tamizh families in need and invest in future community development initiatives.

3. Fund Utilization

Funds raised through family sponsorships will directly support:

  • Cultural festivals (e.g., Pongal Vizha, Easter, Ramadan, Tamizh New Year, Deepavali Mahakondattam)
  • Tamizh language initiatives
  • Youth leadership and arts programs
  • Assistance to Tamizh families in need
  • Infrastructure and operational needs to sustain community growth

4. Donation Tiers (Valid yearly)

  • $1,000.00 Vallal
    • Newsletter recognition – once when signing up
    • Recognition in major events (Deepavali Mahakondattam, Chithirai Thiruvizha)

  • $1,500.00 Perum Vallal
    • Everything Vallal
    • Half page – Ambal Malar ad (once a year)
    • Complimentary 4 lifetime member tickets for Deepavali Mahakondattam

  • $2,000.00 Kodai Vallal
    • Everything Perum Vallal
    • ATS website recognition
    • Address the audience in Major events  (Deepavali Mahakondattam, Chitrai Thiruvizha)
    • Full page – Aambal Malar ad (once a year)
    • 4 Complimentary  lifetime member tickets for Chithirai Thiruvizha

 Deepavali Mahakondattam 

Tax Deduction

  • ATS is a 501(c)(3) organization. Tax receipts will be issued for the donation amount after removing the value of any benefits received. 

Rules:

  • Clauses 
    1. No business donors. Business donors should use ATS sponsorship. 
    2. The photo given should have no business display 
    3. Pictures should contain only family members