By mail: 237 West Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
Or visit us Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 333 Calluna Court, Bellingham, WA 98226. We're located on the 2nd floor of the Foundation Building just south of the main WCC campus.
You can send your WCC Foundation donation to the following mailing address:
Whatcom Community College Foundation
237 West Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
*Please note your intended designation when sending in a donation. For example, “This check is for the General Scholarship Fund.”
Who are the WCC Foundation staff?
Our professional staff works in partnership with the Board of Directors to manage and implement the day-to-day operations of the WCC Foundation. The Foundation staff team is comprised of professionals in the fields of philanthropy, finance, project management, event coordination, and scholarship administration.
A Board of Directors comprised of Whatcom County community members, local business owners and retired faculty governs the foundation in partnership with Whatcom Community College.
The WCC Foundation enhances educational opportunities by providing student scholarships, supporting faculty development and assisting with key college initiatives.
WCC Foundation provides both critical dollars for tuition, books and other expenses, and is a vote of confidence that education matters.
When can I apply for a WCC Foundation Scholarship?
The WCC Foundation Scholarship applications are open twice a year. Beginning in late January, students can apply for funding for the upcoming academic year. In September, we offer a smaller round of funding that may be used for winter and spring quarters.
How does the WCC Foundation scholarship assessment and awarding process work?
Each application for WCC Foundation scholarships is reviewed by a committee of reviewers and the average of the scores is used in the awarding process. Staff are supported in this work by volunteers from the WCC Foundation Board of Directors, WCC retirees, WCC Alumni, and community members which make up the Review Committee. All applications are reviewed without identifiable student data using the same rubric, which is based on the criteria. Each named scholarship is awarded to the highest scoring student who meets its specific criteria, and general scholarship funds are awarded based on review score.
I'd like to be involved with the WCC Foundation; how do I do that?
You can help by donating to the WCC Foundation, volunteering, becoming a Foundation Student Ambassador, serving on the Board of Directors, or even becoming an alumni.
Does the WCC Foundation have an endowment? What is it?
The WCC Foundation has many endowed scholarships that are invested and are intended to exist in perpetuity to provide scholarships for students year after year.
How many scholarships are awarded to students every year?
The WCC Foundation awards more than 250 WCC students a scholarship each year. Awards typically range from $1,000 to $5,500 and can be used to cover tuition, fees, and other expenses.
What are the tax benefits of making a gift to WCC Foundation?
Because the Foundation is registered as a non-profit organization, all gifts are tax-deductible. Planned gifts such as bequests, trusts and securities may carry additional tax benefits. Consult your accountant for specific details.
How is the WCC Foundation related to the College?
The WCC Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to help meet the needs of the College and its students, enhancing educational opportunities through a number of programs and initiatives. The WCC Foundation secures private funding for WCC so the College can focus on its mission: contributing to the vitality of our communities by providing quality education in academic transfer, professional-technical and life-long learning, and preparing students for active citizenship in a global society.
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