Your Gift Can Change What’s Possible.
At FSW, education creates opportunity — for students, their families and our community. Your support helps students overcome barriers, pursue their goals and prepare for meaningful careers.
Whether you're passionate about scholarships, student success, workforce education, athletics, the arts or another area of the college, your generosity can make a lasting difference.
Together, we can help build brighter futures and strengthen Southwest Florida.
Charitable Options to Consider
Please consult your financial advisor or tax professional before making a major gift.
Cash Gifts Send a check, donate online or use your credit card. These gifts are fully tax-deductible, and you will receive an acknowledgment for your records.
Stocks and Securities Donate appreciated stocks or mutual funds directly to FSW Foundation and avoid paying capital gains tax while receiving a tax deduction for the market value. For example, the stock you bought for $1,000 is now worth $5,000. You may transfer shares directly to FSW, limiting tax on the $4,000 gain.
Individual Retirement Account If you are 70 ½ or older, direct a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA to FSW Foundation, as much as $105,000 annually. Consider options that meet your Required Minimum Distribution starting at age 73.
Donor-Advised Fund You may recommend a grant to FSW Foundation directly from your Donor-Advised Fund.
Real Estate Donating property can provide a substantial tax deduction, remove the asset from your taxable estate, and eliminate the burden of managing it.
Estate Planning Consider designating FSW as a beneficiary of your will, trust, IRA, 401(k), 403(b) or insurance policy.
Please call us at 239-489-9210 to discuss giving strategies that fulfill your philanthropic priorities.
