Ohlone College Foundation
Join Us as We Build the College of the Future!
About the Foundation
Gary Soren Smith Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
The Ohlone College Foundation exists to broaden educational opportunities for students. One important function is to provide scholarships to those who need financial assistance. The entire Ohlone community benefits from the Foundation's support in provision of equipment, furnishings, and community-focused programs at the Fremont and Newark campuses.
The Foundation receives the bulk of its financial support from members of the private and business communities; donations, endowments, and other gifts are an important source of funding for the College and its students. Of course, each gift indirectly benefits the community at large, as well.
Programs with a Purpose, Gifts with Meaning
Morris and Alvirda Hyman Hall.
Financial support for the Foundation comes from individuals, businesses, civic groups, community organizations, and other foundations.
To raise funds for its endeavors, the Foundation conducts a range of programs. During 2008-2009, the primary focus is on the Capital Campaign. Thanks to a generous matching grant by a local foundation, all capital funds raised to furnish and equip the Newark campus will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2.5 million. The Foundation launched a "Buy a Brick" program in Fall 2007 to augment corporate fundraising efforts.
How You Can Help
The Foundation facilitates grants, gifts, planned gifts, corporate funds, gifts-in-kind, and a host of other donation vehicles. Many donations are made with a specific purpose; for example, donations are made to honor an individual (living or deceased) or to fund a specific type of scholarship. Many gifts are left unrestricted to allow the Foundation to identify areas of need.
Support for the Foundation can be in the form of cash, commitments, life insurance, wills, or transfer of investments and real property. Other giving arrangements include bequests (wills), trust funds, and endowments, which are invested for long-term growth and ongoing income to help Ohlone students reach their educational goals.
All gifts are tax deductible, and subject to current tax accounting limitations. Prospective donors are encouraged to consult a qualified tax consultant for more detailed information.
Contributions of any size are enthusiastically welcomed and greatly appreciated – and supporting the Foundation is a great way to invest in the future of our students. To learn more about the Foundation or how to help, please call (510) 659-6020. Donate online!
