Ways to Give to Iowa Central

Memorial Gifts
A Memorial gift is a thoughtful way to recognize a special occasion or to honor the memory of a relative or friend. To make a memorial gift, send your contribution (along with acknowledgement information) to the Iowa Central Foundation. The person honored (or the family) will be notified of your kindness.

Annual Fund
Each year alumni and friends give to the annual fund to provide unrestricted gifts that assist the College in providing support where the need is the greatest. Gifts of all sizes have made a real and lasting impact on the quality of education.

Endowments
The perpetual gift. An endowed fund uses only the interest earned each year from the gift. A named endowment can be established with a $25,000 gift and will allow you to direct the use of the fund to support an activity or program of interest to you or your family. The foundation office can offer assistance with wording to ensure your wishes are clear and consistent with board policy.

Scholarship Support
Scholarship gifts provide financial resources for students to pay for tuition, books and fees. A named scholarship fund can be established with a minimum of $500 for a three year commitment. Scholarship gifts can be directed toward already named funds or directed to the Foundation's general academic scholarship fund.

Planned Gifts
Gift planning is the process of selecting the best methods and assets for making a gift, such as cash, appreciated stocks or bonds, real estate, life insurance, trusts and bequests. A planned gift lets you assist Iowa Central in its mission of providing for the varied educational needs of the diverse individuals it serves through accessible, flexible, community centered programs and activities both within and beyond the classroom. A planned gift can provide tax benefits to you by reducing income, capital gains or estate tax. Call the Foundation office to learn more about planned giving.