Why Donate to OICF

Investments in OICF make an impact on the lives of Oregon’s future business and community leaders. With a comprehensive menu of program options, tax-deductible contributions to the OICF can be directed to the areas of greatest need including student scholarships, career development, campus diversity, and ethics and leadership, among other options.

Reasons to Donate to OICF:

  • Your single gift will directly benefit ten high-quality institutions.
  • The combined enrollment of OICF’s member schools is over 27,000 students, comparable to a large public universities enrollment.
  • Independent colleges operate without direct tax support from the state, saving Oregon taxpayers more than $100 million annually.
  • OICF institutions benefit the Oregon economy in the following ways:
  • Over 11,000 out-of-state students at OICF colleges cumulatively contribute more than $300 million to Oregon’s economy.
  • On average, OICF students each invest $29,000 annually on tuition and other expenses, amounting to nearly $650 million into Oregon’s economy.
  • Investment in the education of tomorrow’s workforce ensures a strong return in the form of quality business leaders for the future.
  • 85% of OICF students are aided by critical scholarships and grants, as well as loans, and/or campus employment, with the average financial aid package exceeding $15,000. Without this support, many of these students would be forced elsewhere.
  • 24% of OICF students receive Federal Pell grant assistance (aid for the most financially challenged students), a percentages similar to students at Oregon’s state universities.
  • OICF’s staff has extensive experience in the administration of scholarships and other foundation programs ensuring responsible management of all contributions.

Ways to Donate To OICF

You can donate to the OICF in the following ways:

Mail a check to our office at:
Oregon Independent College Foundation
PO Box 23
Marylhurst, OR 97036-0023
Checks should be made out to: “Oregon Independent College Foundation”

Donate online now!

Donation of Stock or Appreciated Securities: Please call our office for more information:  (503) 496-3420

Corporate Matching Funds:  If your employer sponsors a matching funds program, your donation to OICF could instantly double! Check with your employer to see if this giving opportunity is available.

Heritage Society (Planned Gifts): The OICF encourages friends of independent higher education to consider including the Oregon Independent College Foundation Inc., Portland Oregon, as beneficiary of a will, insurance plan, trust, or retirement plan. Future generations will thank you for your foresight and generosity. If you would like to arrange a confidential discussion about taxwise options to supporting the OICF through your estate, please contact:

Brent Wilder
Interim President
503-496-3420
brent@oicf.org