Community College of Philadelphia Foundation

Gift Categories

Annual Fund
Gifts to the Annual Fund support the College by providing funds in the areas of greatest need. Annual Fund gifts can be designated for student scholarships, equipment, faculty development, library resources and more. Click here

Scholarships
Individuals, corporations and organizations are invited to make a contribution to an existing scholarship fund or to establish a new scholarship fund. In the case of new scholarship funds, the donor determines the purpose and has the option to name the scholarship.

Endowments
An endowment gift establishes a permanent fund that provides annual income for a specific program, scholarship or purpose. A minimum donation of $10,000 is required to establish an endowment fund.

Special Designated Gifts
Special designated gifts include memorial gifts, which are made in honor of someone who has died, and gifts which are made in honor of someone living or to recognize a special occasion. Click here

Planned Gifts
Planned Giving refers to ways you can include a charitable gift to Community College of Philadelphia in your will. It also describes a way to invest money so that you receive income during your lifetime and then bestow the remaining funds to the College. Careful planning will make possible the reduction or elimination of income taxes (including capital gains) and transfer taxes (including gift, estate and inheritance). Click here

For more information on ways to give or for personal assistance making your planned gift, please contact Susan Piergallini, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at spiergallini@ccp.edu or (215) 751-8205.