Individual Giving

Foundation Office

Andrew Wingard
Executive Director of the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation
 awingard@glenoaks.edu
 269-294-4384

Support Students. Strengthen Our Community. Create Lasting Opportunity.

At Glen Oaks Community College, individual giving changes lives. Your generosity helps students stay enrolled, complete their degrees, and move confidently into careers that strengthen southern Michigan and northern Indiana.

Whether you support scholarships, emergency assistance, or the Foundation’s general fund, your gift makes an immediate and lasting impact.

There Are Many Ways to Make a Difference

You can direct your gift to:

  • The GOCC Foundation General Fund
  • Emergency aid for students facing unexpected financial hardship
  • Existing scholarships
  • A new endowed scholarship created in your name or in honor of someone special

An endowed scholarship builds a legacy. Your investment supports generations of Vikings and reflects your commitment to education and opportunity.

Individual giving directly supports the mission of Glen Oaks Community College to provide opportunities for academic and lifelong success through excellence in teaching and comprehensive support services .

Every Gift Matters

You can make a one-time gift or set up a recurring donation. Every contribution strengthens programs, removes barriers, and creates new opportunities for students.

Individual giving is one of the most powerful ways to invest in the future of our college and our region.

Ways to Give

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Make a Gift Online

Support Glen Oaks quickly and securely through our online giving form. In just a few clicks, your gift goes to work helping students and enhancing the Glen Oaks experience.

Donate Online Today

 

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Make a Gift by Telephone

Call to make a credit card gift or to speak with us about your tax-deductible contribution.

Our team is happy to answer your questions and help you direct your gift where it matters most.

Call the Foundation Office: 269.294.4384

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Make a Gift by Mail

Mail your check or money order, payable to the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation to:

Glen Oaks Community College Foundation
62249 Shimmel Road
Centreville, MI 49032

Please include your address and telephone number with your gift. Also include your gift designation on the memo line. If no designation is selected, your contribution will support the GOCC Foundation General Fund.

 

Donate Stocks, Bonds, or Other Securities

Gifts of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can maximize the impact of your investment while offering potential tax advantages.

Benefits may include:

  • Reduced capital gains taxes
  • A federal income tax charitable deduction based on the fair market value of the securities

Please notify the GOCC Foundation when making a stock gift and contact us at 269.294.4384 for transfer instructions.

We encourage you to consult your financial and legal advisors to determine the best strategy for your goals.

IRA Charitable Distribution

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), sometimes called an IRA charitable rollover, allows individuals age 70½ or older to transfer funds directly from an IRA to the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation.

This approach may:

  • Satisfy required minimum distributions
  • Provide tax-efficient charitable giving
  • Align personal financial planning with philanthropic goals

To make a Qualified Charitable Distribution:

  1. Contact your IRA administrator.
  2. Request a check in the amount you specify payable to Glen Oaks Community College Foundation.

We encourage you to consult your financial and legal advisors before initiating a distribution.

Donor Advised Fund

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) offers flexibility and convenience in charitable giving.

Through your DAF, you may:

  • Recommend grants to the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation
  • Support multiple causes over time
  • Name the GOCC Foundation as a beneficiary to create a lasting legacy

For beneficiary information, please contact your fund administrator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is my gift tax-deductible?
A: Yes. Gifts to the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Q: Can I direct my gift to a specific scholarship or program?
A: Yes. You may designate your gift. If no designation is provided, it will support the Foundation’s general fund.

Q: Can I create my own scholarship?
A: Yes. Endowed scholarships can be established to create long-term impact and honor individuals, families, or organizations.

Q: Who can I contact with questions?
A: Call 269.294.4384 to speak directly with the Foundation team.

Invest in Opportunity

When you give to Glen Oaks, you invest in:

  • First-generation college students
  • Adult learners balancing work and family
  • Dual enrollment students building momentum early
  • Regional workforce development

Your support strengthens students, families, employers, and communities across our service area.

Donate Online Today