Ways to Give to Lake Erie College

From its founding in 1856, generations have expressed their passion for Lake Erie College by making a commitment to its future. These gifts have made possible the College's pursuit of excellence - a pursuit that lies at the heart of the Lake Erie College experience.

Thank you for considering lending your financial support for The Lake Erie College Fund or one of our other giving opportunities. Every gift, regardless of size, is a reflection of the spirit that has kept Lake Erie College at the forefront of education for 15 years and is important as the College prepares for its next century of leadership in the arena of higher education.

Lake Erie College Annual Fund
Contributions from alumni, parents and friends to The Lake Erie College Fund provide vital operating support to the College. Tuition and fees, while important, cover only part of the costs of a Lake Erie education. Gifts to The Lake Erie College Fund help to close the gap between tuition costs and the real costs of operating the College. When you support The Lake Erie College Fund you impact many critical areas of the College. Your gift allows the College to:

Provide scholarships and financial aid
Support academic programs and faculty
Enhance student life
Upgrade campus technology
Maintain campus buildings and residence halls

To make a gift to The Lake Erie College Fund, simply send a check or money order to:
The Lake Erie College Fund
Lake Erie College - Box 352
391 W. Washington St.
Painesville, OH 44077

or

Make a gift online.

Giving by Mail

Please print the Gift Formto mail in with your check or credit card information. Or you may simply send a check or money order to:

The Lake Erie College Fund
Lake Erie College - Box 352
391 W. Washington St.
Painesville, OH 44077

Giving By Phone

Please contact Susan Licate at 440.375.7253 to make a gift by credit card or setup other arrangements.

Giving Online

Click here to make a secure online donation using your credit card.

Transfer Stock:Contact Scott Evans, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at 440.375.7255 or email sevans@lec.edu .

Planned Giving:For information on planned and deferred giving, contact Scott Evans, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at 440.375.7255 or emailsevans@lec.edu.

Charitable Bequest
A charitable bequest is the easiest way to provide the "ultimate gift" to Lake Erie College. By making a provision in your will to leave a financial gift or a donation of property or goods to Lake Erie, you can perpetuate your life interest and influence into the future. A bequest can also be made by simply adding a codicil to an existing will.

A Life Income Gift
You irrevocably transfer assets to Lake Erie College and we agree to provide you (and a survivor of your choice) with a fixed amount of income annually for your lifetime.

Gifts of Life Insurance
You can make Lake Erie College the owner/beneficiary of a new or existing life insurance policy, and your estate will receive an estate tax deduction for the gift. If you make Lake Erie College the owner and beneficiary of your insurance policy, you will reduce your eventual estate and estate taxes.

Gifts of Retirement Plans
You can designate Lake Erie College as a beneficiary of an IRA, 401(k), 403(b) or other pension or retirement plan. By naming Lake Erie College, you will ensure that your estate will receive an estate tax charitable deduction. You can designate a specific amount or a percentage of the death benefit, and you can restrict your gift to a specific purpose or make an unrestricted gift to the College.

Gifts of Real Estate
You may give your home or vacation home to Lake Erie College as a life estate, take a tax deduction for the property, and continue to occupy the house for as long as you live.

Please consult with your financial advisor on the planned giving option that best suits your financial situation. For more information about making a planned gift to benefit Lake Erie College, contact Scott Evans, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at 440.375.7255 or emailsevans@lec.edu.

Matching Gifts:Each year corporations match gifts to Lake Erie College through employee matching gifts programs. Contact your company's human resource department to see if a matching gifts program exists. Retirees and spouses of employees are often eligible for these programs as well.

Questions?
Please contactgiving@lec.edu
or
Susan Licate
Phone: 440.375.7253
Email:LECAlumni@lec.edu

Call us toll free at 800.533.4996.