The National Trauma Institute is a 501(c)3 [nonprofit] organization. All contributions to the NTI are tax-deductible. Your support allows us to fulfill our mission of reducing injury, death and disability by: elevating trauma on the national research agenda, increasing scientific knowledge related to trauma, burns, and injury prevention; and changing clinical practice throughout the state, nation and world.

To donate, you can do so electronically at an amount of your choosing by clicking “Donate Online” on your left hand menu; or you can print this page, fill out the level at which you’d like to give, and mail it to: National Trauma Institute, 16500 San Pedro Ave., Suite 350, San Antonio, TX 78232.

Here are some of the ways that you can become a part of this nationwide effort to improve the quality of care for our neighbors and loved ones who experience trauma:


National Trauma Institute Giving Levels

Discovery Associates                        ___ $100 - $499
Gifts of $100 or more are recognized in our annual report, unless you notify us that you do not want your name published.

Discovery Directors                           ___ $500 - $999
Donors at the Discovery Directors level will receive a special NTI gift.

Discovery Society __ $1000 or more
Make a contribution at this level to become a part of the Research Society and provide direct support to NTI’s research initiatives. A portion of your gift will be restricted to research projects for Fellows in trauma surgery and practice. Members of the Research Society will also be invited to a special luncheon, where exciting progress in trauma will be shared by a nationally known physician or professional.


Annual Trauma Symposium
The Annual Trauma Symposium offers trauma care providers the means to update their knowledge of newly introduced techniques and technology to improve the care of trauma victims. Your gift to the Symposium is very important and supports our efforts to provide the highest quality presenters and scholarships to young surgery residents or other care providers who may need help defraying the cost of attendance. Please write, “Annual Trauma Symposium” on the ‘For’ line of your check so that we may apply it appropriately.


NTI Named Funds
Contributions of $10,000 or more are very important to NTI’s major research initiatives. These gifts are restricted to specific project areas and the donor can name the fund. This can also be another vehicle for making an honorary gift. To learn more about how to name a fund, make a special tribute gift, or make a planned gift, please contact Sharon Smith, Executive Director, at (210) 233-6162.

Memorial and Honor Tributes
You can offer a special tribute in memory of a loved one or in honor of a physician.

A gift “in memory of” offers a lasting tribute to a loved one by naming an NTI research fund. The family is notified of all gifts made in memory of someone.

A gift “in honor of” a physician is an exceptional way to illustrate your gratitude and not only will your generosity be appreciated by your honoree, it will provide funding for a much needed NTI research project.