Dear Cardinal Family,
First, I want to say THANK YOU for your love and support of Trinity Valley Community College. Together, we make dreams come true because of alumni, friends, and donors like you. Our shared connection to our life-changing college, along with your financial support, furthers our mission of making education accessible for so many.
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to be dedicated to the critical business of teaching our students as they progress toward graduation. We are confident and well-positioned to deliver on a transformational education whether face-to-face or online. We always make decisions with the safety and health of our students, faculty, and staff in mind.
We continue to be sensitive to the impacts of the pandemic, and this means we have not had as many opportunities to see and talk with our alumni, friends, and donors in recent months. However, we are starting to bring back face-to-face fundraising, so stay tuned to the Foundation website for the latest news!
I want you to know that we continue to press forward in our mission to be a beacon of hope for our current and future Cardinals. Many thanks, again, to our incredible supporters for their encouragement during this challenging time. We could not do this work without you!
Gratefully,
Emily Heglund
Executive Director
TVCC Foundation
100 Cardinal Drive
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 670-2664 (phone)
(903) 670-2677 (fax)
emily.heglund@tvcc.edu
Give ONLINE
Give a gift securely online at TVCC Foundation Online Giving Page. It is quick, easy and secure. Share your support monthly, quarterly or just one-time.
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Give BY MAIL
Prefer to send a check?
Please make your check payable to the Trinity Valley Community College Foundation, and mail it, along with a completed contribution form to the following address:
TVCC Foundation
100 Cardinal Dr.
Athens, TX 75751
TVCC Foundation Tax ID: 23-7365212
Give BY PHONE
Please call us at : 903-670-2620 or 903-670-2664. Have your credit, debit or electronic funds transfer information ready.
TYPES OF GIFTS
Pledges
Pledges enable a donor to plan a personal giving program that is both convenient and tax-wise. A pledge may enable a donor to consider a more significant gift than would have otherwise been possible. Terms for payment on pledges are flexible and at the option of the donor. Learn more by calling Emily Heglund at 903-670-2664.
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. Check with your corporation regarding their matching gifts program.
Endowments
Once established, an endowed fund is a dependable and perpetual source of support, since the principal is invested and only a portion of the earnings is spent annually. A minimum gift of $25,000 is needed to establish an endowment, while any amount is allowed for non-endowed funds. Call 903-670-2664 or send an e-mail to emily.heglund@tvcc.edu for information on endowments.
Planned Gifts
In certain instances, it may be preferable from an estate, financial, and tax planning perspective to consider long-term gift planning as the best way to make a gift. This can be accomplished through various gift instruments, such as charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, and bequests. Visit our online gift planning resource to help you assist your clients in reaching their charitable goals.
Gifts in Memoriam / Gifts in Honor of
Honoring a family member, friend, colleague, classmate, or faculty member with a gift is a touching way to pay tribute to that loved one. Please call 903-670-2620 or send an e-mail to emily.heglund@tvcc.edu to make arrangements for setting up a fund or contributing to an area or program of interest to the person being remembered or honored.
Gifts in Kind
Alternatives to monetary gifts such as equipment or books are always appreciated. Call 903-670-2664 or send an e-mail to emily.heglund@tvcc.edu for information on making such a donation.
Donor Advised Fund Gifts (DAF)
Interested in making a gift through a Donor Advised Fund? Please send a check (payable to TVCC Foundation) to: TVCC Foundation, Attn. Emily Heglund, 100 Cardinal Drive Athens, TX 75751.
Securities
Securities may be made as outright gifts or as a payment on a pledge. Stock certificates may be reassigned directly to TVCC Foundation or may be transferred through the donor's broker. The mean market value on the date of the transfer will determine the value of the gift for tax purposes. It is best to consult with a Emily Heglund, Executive Director of the Foundation before a transaction is made. For general questions on securities, call 903-670-2620 or send an e-mail to emily.heglund@tvcc.edu.
Gifts of appreciated securities may be tax deductible, up to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income. The deduction is based on the full fair market value, and capital gains tax is not due when the stock is transferred to the TVCC Foundation.