Ways to Give - Wharton County Junior College Foundation

There are numerous ways to give to the WCJC Foundation, including:

Charitable Gifts through Wills and Trusts

Donations

Online donations are a quick and easy method of donating to the Wharton County Junior College Foundation. Please use this link to submit your donation.

To make a gift by mail, please forward a check to:

Wharton County Junior College Foundation
911 Boling Hwy
L-108-C
Wharton, TX 77488

Honorariums/Memorials

Giving tribute to a respected family member, colleague or friend is a significant way to support Wharton County Junior College in providing educational opportunities to its students. Tributes are welcome and can be made through our online giving link, by contacting us, or by US mail to:

Wharton County Junior College Foundation
911 Boling Hwy
L-108-C
Wharton, TX 77488

Scholarships

Giving directly to our scholarship fund ensures we are able to provide for the next generation of Wharton County Junior College achievers, growing our alumni network and furthering our mission. Please use this link to submit your donation.

Scholarships provide financial assistance to students as they work to achieve their academic goals. Donations for scholarships can be made as general scholarship support or donors are welcome to establish a named scholarship with specific criteria such as GPA, financial need, major, or other preferences. For more information about current scholarships and to access the student application, visit our Scholarships page.

To make a gift by mail, please forward a check to:

Wharton County Junior College Foundation
911 Boling Hwy
L-108-C
Wharton, TX 77488

Endowments

An endowment provides a continuing source of funding from the Wharton County Junior College Foundation to Wharton County Junior College. Through an endowment, a legacy can be created that honors a family, individual or supporter of Wharton County Junior College.

Establishing an endowment includes:

Gift amount of $25,000. Can be established as a lump sum or in up to five yearly installments
Donor designates the area of support, i.e. scholarships, a specific program, capital improvements, etc.
Endowment funds are managed by an outside investment advisor in conjunction with the Wharton County Junior College Foundation's Board of Directors.
Donors receive an annual report of their endowment's performance and the recipient names.

Planned Giving/Legacy Gifts

Establishing a legacy gift during lifetime or creating one through a final estate plan are effective means of providing future giving without impeding a current lifestyle or income stream. It can also be an effective tax planning strategy for highly appreciated assets. Seeking the professional advice of an estate planner can provide planning strategies that benefit the donor as well as Wharton County Junior College. For more information, contact the Wharton County Junior College Foundation at (979) 532-6981 or by email: connect@wcjcfoundation.org.

Charitable Gifts through Wills and Trusts

Charitable gifts can also be made through a will or trust document that will provide future support to the Wharton County Junior College Foundation. Reasons to consider a charitable gift include:

The opportunity to leave a legacy
Can be updated as appropriate
Is a future gift; no cost today

With the help of an advisor, the Wharton County Junior College Foundation can be included in a will or trust document. It is advisable to consult with an attorney.

Following is sample gift language to include charitable giving through a will or trust document:

I leave (include dollar amount, percentage of estate or specific real estate) to the Wharton County Junior College Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, located at 911 Boling Hwy, L-108-C, Wharton, TX 77488, Federal Tax ID #74-6062916 to be used for (include specific purpose of funds or for general use).