Ways to make a gift:
- Cash Gifts (check or credit card) are tax deductible in the year given. Checks can be made payable to SOWELA Foundation or you can make a gift online through our Online Giving page.
- Pledges (up to 3 years) may be given for SOWELA’S greatest needs or designated to begin an endowed scholarship or support a specific program.
- Matching Gifts to SOWELA allow your gift to double (and sometimes triple) in value. Many businesses and corporations have a Matching Gift Program to encourage philanthropic giving by their employees. A Matching Gift Program Form masy be obtained from your employer’s Human Resources Department.
- In-Kind Gifts must fulfill a stated need of the College. Appraisals may be required.
- Securities may be deducted at full market value without paying capital gains taxes on appreciated value. If you wish to donate a gift of stock, please contact the Foundation office for more information.
Whatever your passion is as a donor, we have a program or fund to match. Contact our Foundation office at (337) 421-6903 or nicole.rasco@sowela.edu. We would love to build a meaningful partnership with you!