Your Support.
Their Success.
Who We Are.
Since 1967, the College of the Mainland Foundation has been making a difference in the lives of students. The fundraising arm of the College, the Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Gifts from our alumni, friends, employees, corporations and foundations support and maintain the highest quality of education for our students through scholarships, vital student programs and instructional innovations across campus.
By making a gift today, you can help build a students’ future and continue the tradition of excellence at COM. We are proud to say that 100 percent of your investment directly supports the students and programs at COM.
Making an Impact
The COM Foundation believes that finances should never be a barrier to a student achieving success, and we are committed to helping our students reach their educational goals by making college more financially accessible. If you ever wondered just how big the Foundation’s impact is on the lives of our students, we can tell you that, large or small, these generous gifts add up and are opening doors, one student at a time. Here’s how every dollar we receive is impacting our students:
Percentage of applicants that are awarded a COM Foundation Scholarship
scholarship funds awarded to date for the 2024-2025 academic year
Number of students
that received a scholarship
Thankfully, COM provided me with scholarships to help me during this time.
Because of donors like you, Jennifer is on her way to getting an Associate’s degree. There are many students just like Jennifer. Would you please make a gift to train and educate more students?
Donor
Stories
Charles T. and Mary Ellen Doyle
“We presented Dr. Nichols and the COM Foundation our largest support of education with a gift of $1 million. This gift is to congratulate Dr. Nichols, the Board of Trustees, and all the students, faculty and staff at COM for the remarkable achievements you have accomplished here at COM.”
Ways
to Give
Thank you for considering a gift.
The COM Foundation offers multiple convenient, secure, and flexible giving options to ensure that your gift leaves a meaningful impact on those who need it most. No matter how you choose to give, 100 percent of your gift directly benefits our students, faculty and staff at College of the Mainland.
We are committed to ensuring that every student receives a high-quality and innovative learning experience that will launch them into a rewarding and successful future. Gifts provide scholarships for students, promote the work of our faculty and help COM start new, visionary programs and strengthen existing ones.
A convenient way to achieve your goals of supporting, COM Foundation accepts single and multi-payment pledges.
COM faculty and staff members can make a gift or pledge via payroll deduction.
The simplest way to give, cash gifts enable donors to claim a current tax deduction for the year they give the gift.
Planning a gift creates a legacy that will benefit COM students for generations without affecting cash flow during your lifetime.
Many companies match the charitable contributions their employees or retirees make – maximizing the impact of your gift!
A gift made in honor or memory of someone is an enduring tribute that can also make a difference for a student at COM.
Gifts to the COM Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. Receipts available within two business days.
QUESTIONS?
Head over to our Inquiry Form and we’ll be glad to get your questions answered.
News & Events
COM Foundation News – September 2024
Highlights:
-2023-2024 Year in Review
-Message from COM Foundation President
COM Foundation News – June 2024
Highlights:
-First cohort completes the Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing Program.
-Highlights from the Student-Donor Scholarship Luncheon.
-Thank you to COMPeers.
Student Donor Luncheon 2024
On April 11th, COM Foundation hosted their annual Student Donor Luncheon. This event is a great opportunity for students and donors to meet, enjoy lunch, and hear from guest speakers. This year’s speakers included Chris DeVries (COM Foundation Board of Directors, Vice President) and Adrian Castaneda (Collegiate High School student and COM Foundation multi-scholarship recipient). Adrian has received 3 different scholarships throughout his time at COM. He will graduate on May 11, 2024, with an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration-Management.