Ivy Tech Foundation provides the margin of excellence for Ivy Tech Community College and its students by seeking private charitable support. Tax-deductible contributions provide vital funding in key areas:

•Scholarships     Ivy Tech's tuition is the lowest in the state, yet three-fourths of all Ivy Tech students qualify for financial aid. Scholarships funded through charitable contributions help thousands of students continue their education each year.

•Buildings     Ivy Tech is Indiana's hometown college, with campuses in smaller towns as well as big cities. Charitable gifts supplement state funding to build or renovate buildings and classrooms throughout the state, making quality education accessible to all Hoosiers.

•Equipment     State-of-the-art instruction requires state-of-the-art equipment. Philanthropic gifts ensure the latest technology is available for programs such as biotechnology, nursing and other medical courses, information technology, manufacturing and automotive technology.

•Faculty support     Ivy Tech takes pride in its high-caliber faculty. Private donations allow instructors to participate in continuing education and professional development activities.

•Endowments are gifts that keep on giving. An endowed fund can be established to support scholarships, programs of study, faculty development, or general campus needs. The fund's principal is invested, and only the earnings are used to support the desired project and build the principal value. A minimum gift of $10,000 is required to establish a named endowed account. No fees or overhead are charged.