Ways to Give
"Education is not the answer to the question. Education is the means to the answer to all questions.:--William Allin
Flathead Valley Community College with the support of the community has consistently offered quality, local education programs that are far less-expensive than four-year alternatives. The cost of attendance, however, is still too great for many of our region's students which include recently dislocated and unemployed workers in addition to many recent high school graduates. Scholarships are a critical piece of allowing everyone access to affordable education. Eighty percent of FVCC's students require some form of financial aid to attend school.
In addition to scholarships, the college has specific programmatic and infrastructural needs that exceed the annual operating costs of the school. For instance, the FVCC Foundation occasionally buys new equipment or creates space to expand programs to ensure our programs remain current and our students remain competitive.
Giving to Flathead Valley Community College is an excellent investment. Every gift has a profound impact on helping students acquire a quality education right here in the Flathead Valley.
Paul Rumelhart
Kootenai River Development Council Executive Director
I support FVCC financially through the foundation. It's an extremely economical way for local people to further their educational desires," says Paul Rumelhart, who works closely with the FVCC Libby County Campus
- Scholarships
- Departments & Programs
- Special Inititives
- Where the Need is Greatest
There are many different ways you can support the college:
VolunteeringVolunteer opportunities exist for companies and individuals alike. Consider offering your expertise through guest lecturing, serving on advisory boards, offering student internships, or getting involved in one of the college's special initiatives.
Cash and Credit Card
A cash gift is the simplest and most immediate way to support the College and has an immediate impact on students' lives and College programs, and can be designed as one-time gifts or monthly, quarterly, or annual contributions.
Donor contributing appreciated securities including appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares to Flathead Valley Community College have a significant positive impact on the school. These gifts typically entitle you to an immediate income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the asset if you have led them for more than one year.
Planned Giving
By including Flathead Valley Community College Foundation in your will or trust, you dedication to education becomes a lasting and living legacy which will support students for years to come.
Endowments
An endowment is a permanent fund in which the principle is invested and the earnings are used to support students. Endowed funds support in perpetuity, programs or purposes designated by the donor. Unrestricted endowed funds are especially critical because they allow the college to respond to challenges and opportunities as they change over time. For instance, a gift of $10,000 will support a $500 student scholarship every year.
Memorial Scholarships
Donations are made by family and friends in memory of a loved one. Proceeds are often directed to particular programs or specific areas of student aid.
For more information, please contact Colleen Unterreiner in Kalispell at (406)756-3914, or by email at colleenu@fvcc.edu.
Gifts to Flathead Valley Community College Foundation qualify as charitable contributions to an I.R.S. Section 501(c)(3) organization for federal estate and gift tax purposes. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Flathead Valley Community College Foundation acts in a fiduciary capacity in administering gifts in strict compliance with the instructions of the donor. If a gift is not accompanied by instructions, its use is determined by the Board of Trustees and directed to the program(s) with the most pressing needs.