How to Give

The reputation and strength of Mesa Community College depends on generous and visionary donors - alumni, parents, friends, retirees, corporations and foundations.

Through gifts at all giving levels, donors express their confidence in the philosophy, mission, and goals of MCC and our community. Gifts to the College enhance opportunities for students, faculty, and other MCC stakeholders to change the world and assure MCC’s position in the future of Maricopa Community colleges.

Your gift to Mesa Community College can take many shapes. Our professional development staff will be happy to assist you in finding the type of gift that best meets your needs. The following are the most common ways to give to MCC. Click on any particular item below for more details.

We invite you to participate in the future of MCC!

Your gift may be unrestricted in use or you may designate it to apply to a specific program, purpose, or endowment fund. Most contributions qualify as charitable deductions through federal and state income taxes. As with all financial considerations, we encourage you to discuss potential tax advantages and other aspects of charitable giving with your attorney, tax advisor, or financial consultant.

Various gift considerations include:

Gifts of Endowment

A gift toward endowment demonstrates a far-sighted commitment to the college. An endowment is a fund that is maintained in perpetuity. Only a portion of the annual investment return is used for the purposes specified by the donor. Endowments, which may be named for the donor or in remembrance of a friend or family member, can be structured to reflect the donor's interests and serve as an enduring acknowledgment to the donor's philanthropy.

Gifts of Property

Donors may consider a gift of real estate or other property to MCC. The college receives a wide variety of such gifts, including real estate, rare books and manuscripts, works of art, and equipment. To determine the college’s interest in the property you would like to give, and the tax implications for you, please contact the Office of Development at 480-461- 7200.

Matching Gifts

Many corporations have demonstrated their support for Mesa Community College by matching their employees’ gifts to the college. Please refer to the list of matching donors to see if your employer is listed. Certain restrictions apply to matching gifts. Please consult your company's personnel office for further information or contact the annual giving office at 480-461- 7200. See the list of companies that match donations here.

Outright Gifts

Gifts of this nature can include cash, pledges, or property. Please call the Development Office if you have questions or wish to give an outright gift. 480-461-7200. Choose the donation form that is right for you..

Planned Gifts

Some donors may wish to consider a gift through their estate or other deferred arrangements that have specific tax advantages. Some arrangements include lifetime income to beneficiaries named by the donor. Many MCC donors utilize planned giving methods and are enjoying the benefits today—capital gains tax savings, increased income, and income tax savings, among others. A planned gift maximizes your giving potential and may even allow you to ensure your future financial security or that of a loved one.

Colby-Sawyer's planned giving staff provides counsel to donors who wish to incorporate deferred gifts, charitable bequests and gifts of life insurance in their estate and financial planning. For further information about making a planned gift or bequest to MCC please call 480-461- 7200.

Restricted or Unrestricted Gifts

When a gift is unrestricted, the college enjoys maximum flexibility. Unrestricted gifts can be used at the discretion of the president to meet current, changing or urgent needs. With restricted gifts, donors designate how and where they would like their gift to be used by the college.