Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the 100 Club get its funds for operations?
A: The 100 Club of Central Texas is funded by its member dues (e.g., Annual Memberships, Lifetime Memberships, and Business Memberships - see Membership) and general donations.

Q: Is the 100 Club associated with First Responder agencies?
A: No, the 100 Club is an independent, citizen-sponsored, not-for-profit organization.

Q: What is the 100 Club's direct benefit?
A: We have an 83% direct benefit--well above many other charities.

Q: What do members receive for their donation?
A: Each individual membership receives auto decals to show support for first responders, a tax-deductible receipt for their donation, a quarterly newsletter, and their name listed on the membership roster on our website.   We also offer several levels of business membership that offer additional recognition; please see Membership or contact the 100 Club office at 512-345-3200 for more information.

Q: What is the Survivor Benefit Fund?
A: The survivor benefit fund is money donated specifically to families of fallen first responders by concerned citizens and proceeds from fundraisers.

Q: Does the 100 Club solicit by telephone?
A: No, we do not solicit by telephone.

Q: Do you sell or trade my personal information?
A: No, we do not ever sell or trade any of your personal information [see Privacy Policy].

Q: What happens when tragedy strikes a first responder?
A: Within 24 hours of the tragedy, a representative of the Club delivers a check in the amount of $10,000* to provide funds for immediate expenses.  Children of a fallen first responder receive $100 at each birthday through their 18th year. Later, depending on the need, the Club may provide further assistance for the family (e.g., emotional, financial, and/or legal). The Club also serves as trustee, on behalf of the fallen officer's family, of funds donated by the public.

*families of first responder life members receive $100,000

Q: What else has the 100 Club done in addition to financial support?
A: Examples include:

• Assisted in funding of a building to support weapons training for area police officers
• Donated new bulletproof vests and shields to officers in need throughout our five counties
• Donated memorial markers for fallen police officers and service animals
• Purchased horse trailers for the Austin Police Department's mounted patrol
• Provided benefits for service animals to include protective equipment and memorial items
• Hosted events for the families of fallen and critically injured first responders

Q: What else can concerned citizens do?
A: Several things can be given. In addition to monetary needs, the club requests:

• Volunteering your time and expertise in matters of law, taxes, insurance, real estate, health, employment, etc., for surviving families
• Volunteering your time for events, administrative duties, IT, web design, event planning, and photography
• Donation of goods to the Club for fundraising and special events
• Donate to the Dr. M. James Moritz Scholarship Fund

Q: Will the 100 Club decal keep me from getting a ticket?
A: The decal is a visual sign of support for first responders who put their lives on the line daily so we can live in a safe community.