How to Give
Cash Gifts
The Foundation accepts checks, cash, and money orders. Please make checks payable
to the Harper College Educational Foundation and mail to Harper College Educational
Foundation, 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067
Credit Card Gifts
Giving online is a secure and quick way to make your donation. You may designate a
fund to support, just as you would if making a cash gift. Ready to make a gift? Access our secure online gift form. If you prefer, call us at 847.925.6490 to make your gift personally.
Tribute Gifts
You can make a gift in memory of someone or in honor of a special person or occasion
in your life. If making a gift online, just complete the section regarding tribute
gifts. We can even notify someone about your gift. If mailing your gift, please include
a note about whom you are honoring, and whom you would like us to notify about your
gift.
Scholarship Gifts
Scholarships can be created through the Harper College Educational Foundation to support
students as they work toward achieving their dreams. The Foundation offers both endowed
scholarships and annual scholarships. Click here to learn more about the scholarships Harper College offers.
Matching Gifts
Some companies may match your gift to education. Check with your Human Resources Department;
complete the application form, and mail it with your check. We'll do the rest.
Stock Gifts
Stock gifts are accepted by the Foundation. They are valued at the closing price on
the day received as reported in The Wall Street Journal. Please open the attached
form for instructions on how to transfer stock to the Harper College Educational Foundation.
Stock Transfer Form .PDF
Corporate and Foundation Gifts
Each year, corporate and foundation gifts make a critical difference in helping Harper
College students. To learn about how your company or foundation can support students
through scholarships, event sponsorship or in-kind donations, please contact Harper College Educational Foundation at 847.925.6490.
Planned Gifts and Bequests
Many people have included Harper College in their estate plans. A planned gift to
Harper is a thoughtfully prepared way to help the students and the programs of Harper
through getting the most out of your own financial and estate plan. Your values in life can become your legacy in this community.
For information on any of the above giving opportunities or your charitable estate
gifts to Harper, please contact the Harper College Educational Foundation at 847.925.6490.
Real Estate and Appreciated Personal Property
Multi-task your assets! Your property may help support the programs and students of
Harper during or after your lifetime. To find out more information, please contact
Harper College Educational Foundation at 847.925.6490.