"I
have found that among other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the
giver."
Maya Angelou
Ways to Give
There are a variety of types of gifts which Foundation supporters may
contribute. The easiest way to give is through an online donation using your
Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card. You may direct how you wish the donation be
spent or you can have it go to the area of greatest need. You may also set up a
recurring donation. Click the box below to donate now.
Donate by mail or phone
You can donate over the phone by calling 562.908.3476 or through the mail by
sending a check to:
Rio Hondo College Foundation
3600 Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier CA 90601
Creating an Endowment
You can establish a lasting gift by creating an endowment to fund
scholarships, equipment, or professional development. To learn more about
creating an endowment, click here.
Charitable Gift Annuities
By designating a gift of cash or securities as a charitable gift annuity,
donors and/or designated annuitants will receive a guaranteed fixed sum for life
from the Foundation as well as receive a tax deduction. At the death of
the last annuitant, the remaining principle is placed into the Foundation’s
endowment. Click here for more
information.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Many companies encourage employees to be charitable by matching their gifts
dollar-for-dollar, and sometimes as much as two or three dollars for every
dollar given. Maximize your contribution by applying for a corporate
match. Information on your companies matching gift program is usually
available through your company’s human resource department.
Gifts of Securities and
other Appreciated Assets
A gift of appreciated assets such as stocks may have significant tax benefits
for a donor. Donors may wish to consider donating securities
outright or an IRA or a 401K to the Rio Hondo College Foundation as part of
their estate planning as well. Call us for simple instructions on how to
transfer stock or for information on giving other appreciated assets. .
Gift of Real Estate
Donors may donate a personal residence or vacation home while continuing to
reside there. In these “retained life estate” situations, the property is
deeded to the Rio Hondo College Foundation, but the donor retains lifetime use
of the property. The donor must also continue to maintain and insure the
property and pay property taxes. The current deduction is equal to the
market value of the property, reduced by your life income interest.
All inquires are confidential and without obligation. Please check with your financial advisor to see which gift is best for you. For more information on the various ways to give, please contact:
Andy Howard
Executive Director
(562) 908-3476
ahoward@riohondo.edu
Donations are
100% tax deductible! |
The
Rio Hondo College Foundation believes that all donor have basic rights. We
subscribe to the widely adopted philanthropic standard, the Donor Bill of
Rights. 
