Your Donation Can Make A Difference Make An Impact Make A Dream Come True

Ways to Give

The success of the Lamar State College Port Arthur Foundation has been and continues to be the generosity of its donors. The Foundation works to supplement the cost of tuition and fees by garnering scholarship support, seeking grant funds for programs and projects, funding endowments for current and future students, and ensuring funding through planned giving. Donations enhance student success. From current needs to perpetual funding, all donor gifts have an impact. Gifts can be designated for scholarships, academic programs, classroom enhancements, capital projects, etc. Endowments can be created in memory or honor of a special individual. Gifts designated for greatest need gives the Foundation the opportunity to provide funding where it is needed most, capitalize on unexpected opportunities, or meet unforeseen challenges.

• Donations
• Honorariums/Memorials
• Annual Giving Campaign
• Scholarships
• Endowments
• Planned Giving/Legacy Gifts
• Charitable Gift through a Will or Trust Document
• Corporate/Matching Gifts
• Capital Projects
• Faculty & Staff Grants

Gifts made to the Lamar State College Port Arthur Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Donations

Cash gifts offer an easy method of donating to the Lamar State College Port Arthur Foundation. They can be made by check or credit card. To make a gift by mail, please forward a check to:

Gifts by credit card are also welcome and can be made through the form on this page. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted.
Back to top

Honorariums/Memorials

Giving tribute to a respected family member, colleague or friend are significant ways to support Lamar State College Port Arthur in providing educational opportunities to its students.  Tributes are welcome and can be made through the form on this page. or mailed to:

Back to top

Annual Giving Campaign

Donations to the annual appeal provides important funding that augments the Foundation’s support to Lamar State College Port Arthur. Gifts to the campaign can be designated toward scholarships, endowment funding, LSCPA programs, capital needs or Lamar State College Port Arthur’s greatest needs.
Back to top

Scholarships

Scholarships provide financial assistance to students as they work to achieve their academic goals. Donations for scholarships can be made as general scholarship support or donors are welcome to establish a named scholarship with specific criteria such as GPA, financial need, major, or other preferences.
Students are welcome to apply for a scholarship by going to LSCPA Scholarships page.
Back to top

Endowments

An endowment provides a continuing source of funding from the Lamar State College Port Arthur Foundation to LSCPA. Through an endowment, a legacy can be created that honors a family, individual or supporter of LSCPA.
Establishing an endowment includes:

• Gift amount of $15,000.
  (Can be established as a lump sum or in three yearly installments)
• Donor designates area of support, i.e. scholarships, specific program, capital improvements, etc.
• Endowment funds are managed by an outside investment advisor in conjunction with the Lamar State College Port Arthur Foundation’s Board of Directors.
• Recognition includes a plaque with donor’s name/photo and endowment information that is prominently displayed on the LSCPA Foundation website.
• Donors receive an annual report of their endowment’s performance and the recipient names.

Back to top

Planned Giving/Legacy Gifts

Establishing a legacy gift during lifetime or creating one through a final estate plan are effective means of providing future giving without impeding a current lifestyle or income stream.  It can also be an effective tax planning strategy for highly appreciated assets.  Seeking the professional advice of an estate planner can provide planning strategies that benefit the donor as well as Lamar State College Port Arthur. For more information, contact the LSCPA Foundation office at 409-984-6100 or by email at [email protected].

Back to top

Charitable Gift through a Will or Trust Document

Charitable gifts can also be made through a will or trust document that will provide future support to the Lamar State College Port Arthur Foundation. Reasons to consider a charitable gift include:

• The opportunity to leave a legacy
• Can be updated as appropriate
• Is a future gift; no cost today

With the help of an advisor, the LSCPA Foundation can be included in a will or trust document. It is advisable to consult with an attorney.

Following is sample gift language to include charitable giving through a will or trust document:

I leave (include dollar amount, percentage of estate or specific real estate) to the Lamar State College Port Arthur Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, located at 1500 Procter Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77641, Federal Tax ID #1-76-0658056 to be used for (include specific purpose of funds or for general use).

Back to top

Corporate/Matching Gifts

Contributions to the Lamar State College Port Arthur Foundation have the opportunity for enhancement through employer matching gift programs. Current employees or retirees should check with their company’s Human Resources department to determine if they participate in matching gifts to nonprofit organizations. Gifts should be sent to:

Back to top

Capital Projects

Capital gifts leave a lasting impression and ensure campus facilities will serve generations of students. Contributions to a capital project can also create a lasting legacy for a supporter of Lamar State College Port Arthur. Projects include new building construction, renovating current facilities or providing equipment for classroom instruction.
Back to top

Faculty & Staff Grants

Grants are utilized for ongoing training, initiatives and programs to ultimately give Lamar State College Port Arthur students a top-notch learning experience. Grants are available to Faculty and Staff for a variety of professional development opportunities:

• Stipends for curriculum-based projects
• Improving instructional practices, student learning, and retention
• Enhancing and initiating new instructional programs
• Reviewing and revising courses to meet changing needs
• Faculty research projects and professional conferences

Back to top