Ways to Give

How to support the TCC Foundation

The generous support of people like you gives TCC students access to quality higher education. Gifts of all sizes are a powerful, community-strengthening investment. Whether you are making a one-time gift, making a pledge of recurring contributions, considering a planned gift, or establishing an endowed fund, the best giving plan considers both your financial needs and your philanthropic goals.

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An endowment is an ongoing gift that provides stability and flexibility for TCC to continue to advance higher education in Pierce County. Your donation’s principal contribution is invested, and the earnings support the programs of your choice.
Planned giving offers donors the ability to make charitable contributions that maximize philanthropic goals while minimizing tax costs. Donations can be earmarked to a specific department, scholarship or program, or unrestricted to foster general growth and excellence. Planned gifts may include:
- Bequests
- Charitable remainder trusts
- Charitable lead trusts
- Life income gifts
- Gifts of real estate
- IRA beneficiary
- Closely held or restricted securities
- Mutual fund shares
- Appreciated securities
- Cash
A corporate matching program is a great way to incentivize employees, boost morale and support the causes employees care about. When working together, employee and employers can double, triple or even quadruple their contributions to the TCC Foundation. Contact your employer’s human resources department to see if your employer will match your gift.
If you’ve been touched by TCC -- either as a student, instructor, employee or parent -- you already know the transformative power of quality higher education. You can “own” a piece of the school by purchasing and personalizing a brick located on TCC’s College Lane. Permanently commemorate a success, honor a loved one, recognize an organization or make a statement. Proceeds benefit various Foundation-supported efforts. To order online, complete the Buy-A-Brick form.
How, and who, your gift helps is your choice. Gifts to the annual fund support a variety of initiatives including:
- Scholarships and grants
- Early Learning Center
- Arts
- Athletics
- Staff professional development
Work with the Foundation to help the next generation achieve their dreams by establishing an ongoing or one-time scholarship or grant. Donors are invited to collaborate on a variety of scholarship requirements, including field of study, achievement, and need. Learn more about Foundation Scholarships.
Donations to the Foundation’s emergency fund aids enrolled students faced with a crisis. Gifts are determined by financial need resulting from an unexpected life event. Emergency funds ensure that deserving students on the verge of dropping out of school due to an unforeseen circumstance can continue their studies.

How to Donate

The Foundation accepts all major credit cards. Private gifts are payable to the Tacoma Community College Foundation, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation that accepts and administers philanthropic support for the college. All gifts to the TCC Foundation on behalf of the college are tax deductible within limits provided by the law. Consult a financial planner or tax advisor to determine the tax advantages of any gift.

Federal Tax ID: 91-6073780

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