Cathleen Tomlison Dyslexia Support Fund
"To expand the availability of appropriate services for dyslexic individuals."
The Cathleen Tomlinson Dyslexia Fund was created to honor the life, work, and enduring legacy of Cathleen Tomlinson, an extraordinary educator and nationally Certified Academic Language Therapist whose impact shaped the lives of countless children across New Mexico. Cathleen dedicated her life to ensuring that every child, regardless of circumstance, could learn to read, write, and access the academic future they deserved. Her compassion and her expertise continue to guide the mission of this fund today.
This fund exists to support Taos teachers’ training to become dyslexia therapists and Taos students who struggle with dyslexia but do not have access to specialized services in their schools. Through the generous partnership between her former students, colleagues, friends, and the Taos Community Foundation, and with the initial support of the Southwest Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, this work continues in Cathleen’s name. Our purpose is simple and urgent. Every child deserves the chance to read with confidence. Every teacher deserves training that empowers them to identify dyslexia early and respond effectively. Every family deserves support, clarity, and guidance. The Cathleen Tomlinson Dyslexia Fund makes that possible.
Stocks, IRAs, and Wire Transfers
If you would like information about ways to give, including gifts of stock, IRA contributions, wired funds or other gifts with immediate tax deductions, please contact TCF Director of Operations Amy Duke at aduke@taoscf.org or call 575-737-9300.
Planned Gifts
If you are considering making a bequest to the Cathleen Tomlinson Endowment Fund of the Taos Community Foundation, we recommend the following:
In order to make a bequest, you should speak with your attorney. Your attorney can help you include a bequest to Taos Community Foundation in your estate plan, and we would be happy to work with you and your attorney to help you identify ways to give that will ensure your charitable objectives are met. We will also work with you and your attorney to craft language to accomplish your objectives, but have provided some basic bequest language to get you started.
Specific Dollar Amount/Personal Property
I hereby, give, devise and bequeath [$dollars / description of property] to Taos Community Foundation, a non-profit organization located at 115 La Posta Rd, Ste A, Taos, New Mexico, 87571, Federal Tax ID # 85-0425147, to support the Cathleen Tomlinson Endowment Fund.
Specific Real Estate
I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at [address or description of property] to Taos Foundation for Property Gifts, Inc., a non-profit affiliate of the Taos Community Foundation located at 115 La Posta Rd, Ste A, Taos, New Mexico, 87571, Federal Tax ID # 27-0998249, for the Cathleen Tomlinson Endowment Fund.
Percentage of an Estate
I hereby, give, devise and bequeath [percentage of your estate] to Taos Community Foundation, a non-profit organization located at 115 La Posta Rd, Ste A, Taos, New Mexico, 87571, Federal Tax ID # 85-0425147, for the Cathleen Tomlinson Endowment Fund.