Ways to Give

Online Donation

Thank you for your interest in supporting Eastern Wyoming College. Contributions can be made securely online, allowing you to directly support our mission of delivering exceptional educational opportunities. We are deeply grateful for your generosity.

Cash

Gifts of cash or check are the simplest way to contribute. Gifts may also be made by credit card by phone through the College’s Office of Institutional Development. Checks should be made to the Eastern Wyoming College Foundation.

Pledge

A pledge allows you to make a contribution over a period of time and can have a significant impact. Pledge reminders are sent to you on a schedule that you determine.

Securities

Gifts of appreciated securities held for at least one year are often advantageous to donors. In most cases the gift is valued at the current value of the security, however it will be valued for tax purposes at its original cost basis.

Real Estate and Tangible Property

The Foundation gladly accepts gifts of real estate or tangible property, subject to negotiation with the donor. Donors may benefit from significant tax advantages, similar to gifts of securities.

In-Kind Contributions

The Foundation also accepts in-kind contributions to be used by the college or sold to support college programs. Examples of in-kind gifts include artwork, equipment, collectible books, or other valuable items. The Foundation cannot establish the value of in-kind gifts for tax purposes and must be valued by the donor.

Matching Gifts

Many companies and businesses offer their employees the opportunity to match charitable contributions. Gifts from employees can often be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Please contact your company’s human cesources department to determine if this benefit is available.

Memorials

Eastern Wyoming College has gratefully accepted many gifts in memory of family members or friends of donors. These gifts create a lasting legacy in honor or memory of individuals and can be applied as one-time gifts or used to create permanent endowments for scholarships or other college purposes.

This information is not intended to serve as legal advice. Please contact a licensed attorney for clarification of any information contained herein.

Estate and Planned Giving

Estate and planned giving offer a meaningful way to make a significant gift to the EWC Foundation either during your lifetime or as part of your estate plan. Planned gifts, such as will, life income gifts, and life insurance, provide unique opportunities for donors to contribute in powerful ways which may not be feasible in their current situation.

By working with qualified legal and financial counsel, a properly designed estate plan can not only allow you to provide for your family according to your wishes but also support charitable organizations important to you. Estate planning can also offer significant current and long-term tax advantages.

The EWC Foundation encourages you to involve your family and professional financial consultants and advisors, as well as the Office of Development at Eastern Wyoming College, in making philanthropic decisions through estate planning. Common vehicles for charitable giving through estate planning include wills and bequests, charitable trusts such as charitable remainder trusts and charitable gift annuities, living trusts, and life insurance.

The EWC Foundation recognizes your decision involving estate planning and consideration needs to be given first of your family and heirs’ needs and wishes for the future. While charitable intentions can be included in your estate planning, we urge you to collaborate with your family as well as financial and legal advisors in making these important decisions.

For more information, please contact Lisa Johnson by phone at 307-532-8304 or via email at ljohnson@ewc.wy.edu.