Education is a Lasting Investment

Competition is global - and intense. Our economic future depends on a diverse and highly educated workforce. Washington's independent colleges and universities provide broad-based, academically rigorous learning opportunities for ALL students. These institutions prepare Washington's students for exciting careers that benefit not just themselves, but the state, the nation - and the world. --read more--

Why Support ICW?

  • Easy and Efficient: One gift will support 10 independent colleges in Washington  
  • A Brighter Future: Business leaders tell us that they are looking for employees with more than just the skills to do a job
  • Expand Choice and Opportunity: By funding scholarships, contributions from corporations, foundations and individuals make a real impact. 90% of ICW undergraduates receive scholarships and other financial aid each year
  • Saving Taxpayer Dollars: The nearly 40,000 students at ICW institutions receive less than 2% of Washington's higher education budget in the form of financial aid 

Education is a Lasting Investment

Competition is global - and intense. Our economic future depends on a diverse and highly educated workforce. Washington's independent colleges and universities provides broad-based, academically rigorous learning opportunities for ALL students.  These institutions prepare them for exciting careers that benefit not just themselves, but the state, the nation - and the world. 

The 10 members of Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW) deliver education of the highest quality. Each is an accredited independent college or university committed to the development of the whole student. Diverse in programs, missions, and geographical locations, they serve many needs and make valuable contributions to their communities.

ICW works to ensure that a high-quality, independent higher education is affordable to everyone who wants it. Since our founding in 1953, we have raised more than $58 million for our member schools and their students.

Why Support ICW?

1) Easy and Efficient

  • One gift will support 10 independent colleges in Washington
  • 100% of every gift received is distributed to colleges, honoring donor intent
  • ICW offers flexible options for focusing gifts
  • Successful record of fundraising for 60 years, averaging about $1.3 million each year in annual and endowed gifts - one of the best in the nation

2) A Brighter Future

Business leaders tell us that they are looking for employees with more than just the skills to do a job. They need critical thinkers who can solve problems creatively, communicate effectively, and work hard as part of a team. They're describing the graduates of ICW member colleges: Young women and men who hit the market with career-specific expertise and, more importantly, with a broad-based education that emphasizes critical thinking, lifelong learning, ethics, leadership, and community service.

3) Expand choice and opportunity

By funding scholarships, contributions from corporations, foundations, and individuals make a real impact. Your support helps all students - regardless of their economic status - to pursue a post-secondary education in a learning environment that is right for them.

4) Saving Taxpayer Dollars

The nearly 40,000 students at ICW institutions receive less than 2% of Washington's higher education budget in the form of financial aid.  Yet our students earn about 25% of all the baccalaureate and higher degrees conferred in the state annually. It would cost the state almost $350 million each year to educate those students at public colleges. Donor support makes it possible to deliver these results.

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How to Give

"Leaders for Tomorrow" General Scholarship Fund

The Leaders for Tomorrow General Scholarship Fund allows one gift to help students at all ten ICW member colleges. 100% of each gift is distributed to ICW colleges to use for student scholarships.   Make a gift now.

Named Scholarships

Donors may choose to create scholarships in their name for a minimum investment of $10,000 a year. Make a gift now.

Endowed Scholarships

A minimum donation of $20,000 will generate resources to fund a $1,000 competitive scholarship each year. Make a gift now.

In-Kind Gifts

Donations of equipment, materials, or services appropriate to higher education save the colleges resources they can redirect to financial aid. Contact us to make a gift.

Planned Gifts

Gifts through trusts or estate provisions can create resources for financial aid at two or more member colleges/universities of your choosing. View the Planned Giving brochure for detailed information.

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ICW Honor Roll of Supporters

Thank you to the generous corporations, foundations and individuals that provided Washington students with over $1 million in scholarships and other support in the 2012 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2012.

Your gifts provide our students opportunity, choice and success!

Donors in bold have given to ICW for over 25 years

Summa Cum Laude Level
$100,000 and over

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air (33)
The Anderson Foundation (50)
The Boeing Company (57)
COSTCO Wholesale (19)

Magna Cum Laude Level
$50,000 - $99,999

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (15)
Fluke Corporation (46)
PEMCO Foundation Inc. (32)
The Wollenberg Foundation (50)

Cum Laude Level
$25,000 - $49,999

Council of Independent Colleges (21)
The Norcliffe Foundation (14)
Nordstrom (44)
PACCAR Inc (60)
Sheraton Seattle Hotel (19)
U.S. Bancorp Foundation (33)

Benefactors Level
$10,000 - $24,999

Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation (34)
Kenneth J. & Beryl N. Goodchild (18)
Independent Colleges of Washington (7)
UPS Foundation (37)

Patrons Level
$2,500 - $9,999

Anonymous (31)
Richard E. Bangert (27)
Banner Bank (7)
BNSF Railway Foundation (53)
Violet A. Boyer (13)
Clark Nuber P.S. (1)
Council of Independent Colleges (FIHE Grant) (21)
Gene Colin (7)
Danielson Harrigan Leyh& Tollefson LLP (1)
O. D. Fisher Charitable Fund/ The Seattle Foundation (31)
Foss Maritime Company (41)
Gull Industries, Inc. (29)
Colleen Kinerk & Dan Kilpatric (1)
Franz & Grace Lazarus (2)
Miller Nash LLP (8)
P&G Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (38)
Principal Financial Group (14)
Red Lion Hotels Corporation (10)
Sterling Bank (12)
Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (16)
Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund (2)
Wells Fargo (7)
William Kilworth Foundation (11)

Sustainers Level
$1,000 - $2,499

Loren J. & MaryAnn W. Anderson (9)
Dawn & Dick Bangert II (10)
John & Kay Bassett (2)
C. Michael & DeLona Lang Bell (5)
Ben Bridge Jeweler (24)
Brooks Manufacturing Company (36)
Chris T. & Jennifer M. Heman (6)
Inland Northwest Community Foundation/ H.D.S Family Fund (1)
Glenn Johnson & Michael Melancon (4)
Lease Crutcher Lewis (1)
Janet & Jim Linardos (11)
Linda & Rick Linneweh (2)
Thayne M. McCulloh (3)
Microsoft Corporation (18)
Greg Montgomery (5)
Parker Smith & Feek, Inc. (20)
Len & Jane Parris (3)
Neal Piliavin & Therese Joyce (4)
Rabel Family Advised Fund/ The Seattle Foundation (49)
Todd & Melaine Ruberg (4)
Steven T. Seward (8)
Skanska USA Building Inc. (9)
The Spokesman-Review (54)
The Titus Will Families Foundation (43)
Joseph & Ella Ward (4)
Washington State Auto Dealers Association (38)
Howard S. Wright Constructors (3)
Wright Runstad & Company (18)

Supporters Level
Below $1,000

Chadd & Elizabeth Bennett (3)
Herb Bridge & Edie Hilliard (1)
George S. Bridges (5)
Anne Cassidy & Bob Fuller (4)
Analisa M. Castaneda (4)
CMBell Company (3)
Deborah B. Cushing (1)
Michael & Patty Daniels (9)
Brian Dohe (1)
Patrick W. & Susan M. Dunn (1)
Philip W. & Sharon K. Eaton (10)
Tom & Brenda Fitzsimmons (4)
Bill Garvin (5)
Phillip E. Gladfelter (1)
Groninger & Co. Inc. (44)
Rick Gross (7)
Roy F. Heynderickx (4)
David M. & Dianne W. Irwin (7)
Don & Ann Jenkins (14)
Laura Lawton-Forsyth& Robert Forsyth (1)
Leigh Ann Lucero (5)
John & Pam McVay (5)
Steve Myers (1)
John & Kathy O'Halloran (2)
Constance & Rodney Proctor (6)
Laura & Jim Rehrmann (4)
Brendan Riley (2)
The Seattle Foundation (2)
Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. (7)
Dr. & Mrs. Beck A. Taylor (2)
Dennis Thoennes (1)
Ronald R. & Mary Thomas (7)
Christopher M Thompson (1)
Cleven J. & Connie B. Ticeson (7)
Ellen J. Wallach & Tom Darden (6)

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Scholarship Newslettters

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Download PDF: 2012-13 Scholarship Newsletter (May 2013)

 

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Contact ICW

To make a real difference in Washington's future, contact the ICW Development Office for details. ICW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and gifts are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
Anne Cassidy 
Vice President for Advancement Services
Independent Colleges of Washington 
600 Stewart Street, Suite 600 
Seattle, WA 98101 
(206) 623-4494 
Anne@ICWashington.org