Believer
$1,000
Join the first thousand names on the wall.
- Founding Wall recognition
- Signed Generation One certificate
- Quarterly impact letter
Tax advantage: Fully tax-deductible under IRC §170
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NCEA · Generation One
No Child Eats Alone
The Founders' Campaign
The first to build.
The first to believe.
Generation One is the founding capital campaign of the No Child Eats Alone Initiative — a call to philanthropists and civic builders to establish, with tax-advantaged giving, an institution that will serve children and families in Tensas Parish for generations.
1,000
Founding builders sought
4
Foundational pillars
501(c)(3)
Tax-deductible giving
Tensas
Parish · Louisiana
The Vision
Every lasting institution was once an idea that required someone willing to believe before the results could be seen.
Before there were classrooms. Before there were meals served. Before lives were transformed. Before families found hope — there was Generation One.
This is not a campaign that asks for money. It is a campaign that asks a small group of philanthropists, family offices, and civically-minded operators to become founders — the first names on the wall of an institution dedicated to eliminating food insecurity, expanding educational opportunity, and strengthening families in Tensas Parish and beyond.
History remembers those who chose to build before success was guaranteed.
First to Build · First to Believe
Four Ways to Build
What your commitment builds
Every dollar is directed to one of four permanent pillars of the No Child Eats Alone Initiative.
Build a Mind
Educational resources, tutoring, technology, and mentorship for children and families.
Build a Life
Nutritious meals, emergency food assistance, and recovery resources that produce stability.
Build a Future
Workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and career development for long-term independence.
Build a Community
Permanent facilities, technology, and infrastructure that serve families for generations.
Commitment Levels
Choose the level at which you'd like to build
Every level includes founding recognition and a signed commitment package. Higher levels include private access to the founder and structured tax planning.
Founder
$5,000
Fund one full year of meals for a classroom.
- All Believer benefits
- Named seat in the community hall
- Invitation to the Founders' Dinner
Tax advantage: Fully tax-deductible under IRC §170
Your choice
Personal Commitment
Choice of personal level of commitment
Enter any amount and complete your gift securely through Zeffy — by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
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Scan to give
Opens the secure Zeffy donation form. 100% of your gift reaches the mission — Zeffy charges 0% platform fees.Tax advantage: Fully tax-deductible under IRC §170
Give via Zeffy Pillar
$25,000
Establish a named program pillar in perpetuity.
- All Legacy benefits
- Program pillar named in your honor
- Seat on the Founders' Advisory Circle
Tax advantage: QCD-eligible from IRA · Appreciated securities welcomed
Cornerstone
$50,000
Anchor a permanent facility wing.
- All Pillar benefits
- Wing or classroom named in your honor
- Private site tour with executive team
Tax advantage: Structured giving plan · CRT & CLT eligible
Founding Architect
$100,000+
Build the institution. Sign the cornerstone.
- All Cornerstone benefits
- Named endowment fund in perpetuity
- Co-authorship of the founding charter
Tax advantage: Bespoke tax & estate planning support included
For Philanthropists & High Earners
Give more.
Owe less.
Build something permanent.
Founding-tier gifts to Generation One are structured to maximize your after-tax impact. Our team works alongside your CPA, wealth advisor, or family office to select the vehicle that produces the greatest personal tax advantage and the greatest permanent impact on the ground.
Includes tier-specific benefits, giving vehicle guide, IRS documentation, and a private call with the founder.
Appreciated Securities
Gift long-held stock and eliminate capital gains while deducting full fair market value up to 30% of AGI.
QCD from IRA
Donors 70½+ may direct up to $105,000/yr from an IRA — satisfying RMDs without adding to taxable income.
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a grant from your DAF (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab, Vanguard, community foundations) with one form.
Estate & Planned Giving
Bequests, CRTs, and CLTs — reduce estate tax exposure while endowing a permanent legacy in Tensas Parish.
Ways to Give
Fund your commitment
Give directly to No Child Eats Alone Initiative Inc. via card, ACH, or wire. For structured gifts — appreciated securities, DAF grants, QCDs, or planned giving — a founder will confirm delivery instructions in your commitment package.
Card · Apple Pay · Digital
Give in seconds via Zeffy. 0% platform fees — 100% of your gift reaches the mission.
Scan to give
ACH · Bank Transfer
Direct deposit from your bank. Best for gifts under $250,000. Typically settles within 2–3 business days.
Payee
No Child Eats Alone Initiative Inc.
Routing
064209588
Account
200002818718
Bank
Thread Bank
Domestic Wire
Preferred for founding-tier commitments. Same-day settlement.
Payee
No Child Eats Alone Initiative Inc.
Routing (ABA)
064209588
Account
200002818718
Bank
Thread Bank
Bank Address
210 E Main St, Rogersville TN 37857
After sending, please email ncea.charles@yahoo.com so we can match your wire to your commitment package and issue your tax receipt.
Verified Standing
Approved by Louisiana & the IRS
Official state and federal documentation confirming the legal and tax-exempt status of No Child Eats Alone Initiative Inc.
Louisiana Verified
Articles of Incorporation — Approval Letter
Official approval letter from the Louisiana Secretary of State confirming the filing of articles of incorporation for No Child Eats Alone Initiative Inc. (dated 05/27/2026).
IRS Verified
IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter
Official federal tax-exempt status determination from the Internal Revenue Service confirming public charity status under IRC Section 501(c)(3) (dated 06/04/2026).
- State
- Louisiana
- EIN
- **-***9855
- State Filed
- May 27, 2026
- IRS Effective
- May 27, 2026
No Child Eats Alone Initiative Inc. is an approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN **-***9855). Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. For appreciated securities, DAF grants, QCDs, or planned giving, complete the commitment funnel above and a founder will send tailored delivery instructions.
"Before a child receives their first meal, before a student graduates, before a family finds hope — someone must choose to build. I'm asking a small circle of people to be that someone."
Charles R. Thomason II
Founder · Vice Chairman
Three Steps to Founder Status
A simple, discreet process
01
Express intent
Select a commitment level and share how you'd like to give.
02
Private founder call
A 20-minute call with the founder to align on structure and tax treatment.
03
Sign the charter
Receive your Generation One package, tax documentation, and founder recognition.