Giving Opportunities
Directing your Gift
A gift to the Foundation can be used to add to an existing program or scholarship; this may include a current restricted or unrestricted use established as an Endowment Fund for scholarships, department chairs, and programs in perpetuity.
Unrestricted
Unrestricted gifts are directed where the need is greatest.
Leadership Giving
Heritage Society
By naming Antelope Valley College in a will, trust or insurance arrangement, you leave a legacy of support for the college that provides you the opportunity to receive recognition for supporting the college both now and in the future.
Program Support
You may choose to support one of our various program funds or scholarships, or give your overall support to campus divisions at the college.
Types of Gifts
- Direct Gift - Simply make a contribution of any asset to assist the Foundation program and or scholarship. The donation can be unrestricted meanings available for college wide needs or for a specific project. To donate cash online, click the "Donate Online" button above. To donate offline, click the "Donate Offline" button above.
- Bequests - A donor simply incorporates the appropriate language in their will or estate documents leaving a specific sum or percentage to the charity. (Please see “Making A Gift” below).
- Chartable Remainder Trust - This method allows donors to create a trust with assets managed by a trustee. The donor receives an income-tax deduction in the year that the trust is created.
- Memorials and Endowments - a gift to Antelope Valley College in your name or the name of your loved one while realizing tax benefits for your kindness.
- Charitable Lead Trust – Make a donation now while reducing the tax costs for your heirs in the future.
- Charitable Gift Annuity - Gift annuities are simple contracts in which you exchange a gift of cash or securities for a guaranteed, fixed income each year for the rest of your life. Advantages include income for life, tax deduction and capital gains tax savings, and tax-free income.
