Ways to Give

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The Annual Fund - Investing in Bright Futures Campaign

Annual gifts touch every corner of the campus and impact the entire student population – both today and in the future. These gifts may be made once a year or as part of monthly or bimonthly pledges and may be unrestricted or directed at identified programs and priorities.

Beneficiary Designations

Beneficiary Designations


Donors can name the JCC Foundation as a beneficiary of:

  • Life insurance policies

  • Retirement plans

  • Wills

Donors may choose to designate either 100% or another % of their beneficiary designation to support JCC and they may prefer to designate a specific dollar amount.

Levels of Giving

Annual Giving Clubs

$100,000

Platinum ($50,000 - $99,999)
Gold ($25,000 - $49,999)
Silver ($10,000 - $24,999)
Partner ($5,000 - $9,999)
Associate ($1,000 -$4,999)
Affiliate ($500 - $999)
Patron ($250 - $499)
Contributor ($100 - $249)
Supporter ($1 - $99)

Businesses can give through:

  • Grants & sponsorships

  • In-kind or property donations

  • Matching gifts

  • Employee campaigns

The JCC Foundation staff is happy to come speak to your business or organization regarding appeals.

  • Named Annual Scholarship: $500/year for 4+ years.

  • Named Endowment Scholarships: $10,000+ for a perpetual fund.

  • Special Purpose Endowments: Support programs like arts, technology, or faculty development.

This is a restricted purpose fund created as a result of a permanently designated endowment with another organization or firm for a perpetual allocation of monies to the College Foundation for the fund's specific purpose. The donor(s) (first party) sets up the fund agreement with a second party (organization/firm) which then manages and invests the assets. As determined by the donor(s), a distribution is made from the investment assets/revenues to the Foundation, as the third party. The Foundation receives the income for the purpose intended but does not have access to the actual investment asset of Named Third Party Asset Distribution Fund.

Join the Rudolph Ashworth Howell Legacy Society through estate planning:

  • Bequests: Cash, insurance, retirement assets, or securities

  • Gift Annuities: Lifetime income + tax benefits

  • Charitable Remainder Trusts: Income now, support JCC later


Honor someone through a gift or by donating a book to the JCC library, complete with inscription and recognition.

Types include:

  • Consumable items: Supplies, equipment, materials

  • In-kind: Equipment or goods

  • Asset gifts: Real estate, art, vehicles, etc.

Donors may transfer appreciated stocks directly. Coordinate with your broker or send certificates with a letter of intent.

You may also make a one-time donation to the Foundation at any time.

Endowed Giving

Establishment of a permanent endowment with the College Foundation is a unique privilege of honor to provide perpetual funding for a valued purpose. The endowment funds are invested by the College Foundation to provide continuing income for the stated purpose determined by the donor.

There are three types of General Purpose Funds:

Supports scholarships without being tied to a specific named scholarship. Awards are made based on student need and Board discretion.

For gifts without specific directions. Funds support scholarships, operations, and other priority needs per the Foundation’s approved budget.

Scholarship Funds
Over 75 fully endowed scholarships ($10,000+). Donors can set award criteria within Foundation guidelines.

Special Purpose Funds
Support non-scholarship priorities such as the arts, technology, Howell Woods, the Arboretum, student leadership, and faculty development.

Commitment Funds
For future named endowments under the $25,000 minimum (as of July 2024). Funds are held until the threshold is reached, with terms outlined in a Fund Agreement.

Have Questions?

JCC Foundation Office

Give by Mail

Please send your gift to:

JCC Foundation
PO Box 2350
Smithfield, NC  27577