Education is a Lasting Investment
Competition is global - and intense. Our economic future depends on a diverse and highly educated workforce. Washington's independent colleges and universities provides broad-based, academically rigorous learning opportunities for ALL students. These institutions prepare them for exciting careers that benefit not just themselves, but the state, the nation - and the world.
Why Support ICW?
- Easy and Efficient: One gift will support 10 independent colleges in Washington.
- A Brighter Future: Business leaders tell us that they are looking for employees with more than just the skills to do a job
- Expand Choice and Opportunity: By funding scholarships, contributions from corporations, foundations, and individuals make a real impact. 90% of ICW undergraduates receive scholarships and other financial aid each year.
- Saving Taxpayer Dollars: The nearly 40,000 students at ICW institutions receive less than 2% of Washington's higher education budget in the form of financial aid.
Education is a Lasting Investment
Competition is global - and intense. Our economic future depends on a diverse and highly educated workforce. Washington's independent colleges and universities provides broad-based, academically rigorous learning opportunities for ALL students. These institutions prepare them for exciting careers that benefit not just themselves, but the state, the nation - and the world.
The 10 members of Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW) deliver education of the highest quality. Each is an accredited independent college or university committed to the development of the whole student. Diverse in programs, missions, and geographical locations, they serve many needs and make valuable contributions to their communities.
ICW works to ensure that a high-quality, independent higher education is affordable to everyone who wants it. Since our founding in 1953, we have raised more than $55 million for our member schools and their students.
Why Support ICW?
1) Easy and Efficient
One gift will support 10 independent colleges in Washington .
- ICW offers flexible options for focusing gifts
- 100% of every gift received is distributed to colleges, honoring donor intent
- Successful record of fundraising for over 55 years, averaging about 1.3 million each year in annual and endowed gifts - one of the best in the nation
2) A Brighter Future
Business leaders tell us that they are looking for employees with more than just the skills to do a job.
They need critical thinkers who can solve problems creatively, communicate effectively, and work hard as part of a team. They're describing the graduates of ICW member colleges: Young women and men who hit the market with career-specific expertise and, more importantly, with a broad-based education that emphasizes critical thinking, lifelong learning, ethics, leadership, and community service.
3) Expand choice and opportunity
By funding scholarships, contributions from corporations, foundations, and individuals make a real impact. Your support helps all students - regardless of their economic status - to pursue a post-secondary education in a learning environment that is right for them.
4) Saving Taxpayer Dollars
The nearly 40,000 students at ICW institutions receive less than 2% of Washington's higher education budget in the form of financial aid. Yet our students earn about 25% of all the baccalaureate and higher degrees conferred in the state annually. It would cost the state almost $350 million each year to educate those students at public colleges. Donor support makes it possible to deliver these results.
How to Give
"Leaders for Tomorrow" General Scholarship Fund
The Leaders for Tomorrow General Scholarship Fund allows one gift to help students at all ten ICW member colleges. 100% of each gift is distributed to ICW colleges to use for student scholarships.
ICW High Demand Careers Scholarship Fund
These funds help ensure the benefits of an independent liberal arts education are available to men and women for whom the cost of college would otherwise be out of reach. Scholarships from this fund are awarded to students with the following majors:
- Biology and Environmental Studies
- Business and Economics
- Math
- Nursing and Health Sciences
- Science
Criteria for each is financial need, appropriate declared major (most likely a junior or senior), and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Contributions in a single fund must reach $10,000 before funds can be distributed. Colleges select appropriate recipients based on criteria.
Next Step Transfer Scholarship Fund
Established in 2011 by Puget Soundarea law firms, the Next Step Transfer Scholarship recognizes the contributions of nearly 6,000 transfer students at ICW member colleges.
This new ICW scholarship provides financial support for transfer students at Independent Colleges of Washington member institutions who completed their Associate’s degree at a Community or Technical College. Its purpose is to provide incentives for community college students to continue on with their education toward earning their baccalaureate degree and in doing so, choose to attend one of our independent colleges and universities in Washington.
Washington state is behind in its bachelor degree production and by offering a scholarship to these students we can help address the needs our state has to remain competitive in the global economy for the long term.
Named Scholarships
Donors may choose to create scholarships in their name for a minimum investment of $10,000 a year.
Endowed Scholarships
A minimum donation of $20,000 will generate resources to fund a $1,000 competitive scholarship each year.
In-Kind Gifts
Donations of equipment, materials, or services appropriate to higher education save the colleges resources they can redirect to financial aid.
Planned Gifts
Gifts through trusts or estate provisions can create resources for financial aid at two or more member colleges/universities of your choosing. View the Planned Giving brochure for detailed information.
ICW Honor Roll of Supporters
ICW sincerely thanks the many corporations, foundations, and individuals that provided Washington students with $1 million in scholarships and other support in the 2010-2011 fiscal year (as of June 30, 2011). Your gifts provide our students opportunity, choice, and success!
Summa Cum Laude Level - $100,000 and over |
Years giving |
| Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air |
32 |
| The Anderson Foundation |
49 |
| The Boeing Company |
56 |
Magna Cum Laude Level - $50,000 - $99,999 |
|
| COSTCO Wholesale |
18 |
| Council of Independent Colleges/Foundation for Independent Higher Education |
17 |
| Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. |
14 |
| Fluke Corporation |
45 |
| PEMCO Foundation Inc. |
31 |
| The Wollenberg Foundation |
49 |
Cum Laude Level - $25,000 - $49,999 |
|
| Nordstrom |
43 |
| The UPS Foundation |
36 |
| U.S. Bancorp Foundation |
32 |
Benefactors Level - $10,000 - $24,999 |
|
| Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation |
33 |
| Violet A. Boyer |
12 |
| BNSF Foundation |
52 |
| Gene Colin |
6 |
| Kenneth J. and Beryl N. Goodchild |
17 |
| Independent Colleges of Washington |
6 |
| Puget Sound Energy |
51 |
| Red Lion Hotels Corporation |
9 |
| Sheraton Seattle Hotel |
18 |
| Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. |
15 |
Washingtonians Level - $2,500 - $9,999 |
|
| Anonymous |
30 |
| Richard E. Bangert |
26 |
| Banner Bank |
6 |
| George D. Bartell |
12 |
| CMBell Company |
2 |
| Columbia Bank |
10 |
| Dupar Foundation |
29 |
| Ferguson Construction |
8 |
| The O. D. Fisher Charitable Fund/The Seattle Foundation |
30 |
| Foss Maritime Company |
40 |
| Green Diamond Resource Company |
52 |
| Gull Industries, Inc. |
28 |
| William W. Kilworth Foundation |
10 |
| Franz E. Lazarus |
1 |
| Miller Nash LLP |
7 |
| Principal Financial Group |
14 |
Sustainers Level - $1,000 - $2,499 |
|
| Loren J. and MaryAnn W. Anderson |
8 |
| Dawn and Dick Bangert II |
9 |
| Barbieri Charitable Foundation |
5 |
| John and Kay Bassett |
1 |
| C. Michael Bell and DeLona Lang Bell |
4 |
| Brooks Manufacturing Company |
35 |
| Craves Family Charitable Foundation |
3 |
| Glenn Johnson and Michael Melancon |
3 |
| James Linardos |
9 |
| Linda and Rick Linneweh |
1 |
| Thayne M. McCulloh |
2 |
| Greg Montgomery |
4 |
| P&G Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation |
37 |
| PACCAR |
58 |
| Parker Smith & Feek, Inc. |
19 |
| H. Len Parris |
2 |
| Neal Piliavin and Therese Joyce |
3 |
| Rabel Family Advised Fund/The Seattle Foundation |
48 |
| Todd and Melaine Ruberg |
3 |
| Doloros Saletic |
12 |
| Skanska USA Building Inc. |
8 |
| The Spokesman-Review |
53 |
| The Titus Will Families Foundation |
42 |
| Washington State Auto Dealers Association |
37 |
| Wells Fargo Foundation |
6 |
| Howard S. Wright Constructors |
2 |
| Wright Runstad & Company |
17 |
Supporters Level - Below $1,000 |
|
| Gary and Pat Andeen |
2 |
| Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan |
3 |
| Heather Barbieri |
2 |
| Chadd and Elizabeth Bennett |
2 |
| Edward O. & Debra Blews |
2 |
| George S. Bridges |
4 |
| Jonathan Brown |
2 |
| Anne Cassidy and Bob Fuller |
3 |
| Analisa M. Castaneda |
3 |
| Michael and Patty Daniels |
8 |
| Kearney Dietz |
2 |
| Philip W. and Sharon K. Eaton |
9 |
| Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities |
2 |
| Tom Fitzsimmons |
3 |
| Bill Garvin |
4 |
| Rick Gross |
6 |
| John V. Hartung |
2 |
| Roy F. Heynderickx |
3 |
| Independent Higher Education of Colorado |
2 |
| Don and Ann Jenkins |
13 |
| David B. Laird, Jr. |
2 |
| Isabelle S. Lamb |
19 |
| Leigh Ann Lucero |
4 |
| Carol L. McDonald |
2 |
| John and Pam McVay |
4 |
| Microsoft Corporation |
17 |
| Steve Mitchell |
4 |
| John and Kathy O'Halloran |
1 |
| Thomas O'Neill, Jr. |
2 |
| Laura and Jim Rehrmann |
3 |
| Brendan Riley |
1 |
| Steven T. Seward |
7 |
| Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. |
6 |
| Dr. and Mrs. Beck A. Taylor |
1 |
| Ron and Mary Thomas |
6 |
| Cleven J. and Connie B. Ticeson |
6 |
| Ellen J. Wallach and Tom Darden |
5 |
| Joseph H. Ward |
3 |
| John B. Wilson |
2 |
| Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities |
2 |
Our thanks to these corporations, foundations and individuals who have supported ICW for 25 years or more!
PACCAR (58)
The
Boeing Company (56)
The Spokesman Review (53)
BNSF Foundation (52)
Green Diamond Resource Company (52)
Puget Sound Energy (51)
The Anderson Foundation (49)
The Wollenberg Foundation (49)
The Rabel Family Advised Fund/The Seattle Foundation (48)
Fluke Corporation (45)
Nordstrom (43)
Titus Will Families Foundation (42)
Foss Maritime Company (40)
The P&G Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation (37)
Washington State Auto Dealers Association (37)
The UPS Foundation (36)
Brooks Manufacturing Company (35)
Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation (33)
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air (32)
U.S. Bancorp Foundation (31)
PEMCO Foundation, Inc. (31)
Anonymous (30)
The O.D. Fisher Charitable Foundation (30)
Dupar Foundation (29)
Gull Industries, Inc (28)
Richard E. Bangert (26) |
Contact ICW
To make a real difference in Washington's future, contact the ICW Development Office for details. ICW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and gifts are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
Anne Cassidy
Director of Development
Independent Colleges of Washington
600 Stewart Street, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-4494
Anne@ICWashington.org
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