The investment goal is to realize a return in equities and bonds that exceeds the pay out plus the applicable rate of inflation to yield a positive growth of the net worth of the account over time. Endowments provide predictable revenue for scholarships, faculty development, instructional support, library acquisitions and campus growth and enhancement. Endowments offer revenue in perpetuity which faculty and staff can use in planning curricula, building program excellence, and increasing access and opportunities for student success. The following describes some of the more common endowment and the minimum amount of support needed to create a named endowment. The donor selects the name of the account.
Unrestricted contributions are always welcome to meet new and emerging needs.
All contributions are used for the purpose intended. No gift income or revenue from the endowments is used to support the operating and fund-raising expenses of the Foundation. We would be honored to meet with you and discuss the many possibilities for fashioning a gift to Solano College Educational Foundation that meets your philanthropic interests and the needs of the college. Examples are noted below. Baccalaureate Scholarship - depending upon funding level, can provide any size scholarship for a student to start at Solano College and then transfer to any accredited university in the United States or as otherwise limited or specified by the donor.