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Established in 1979, the CCRI Foundation has emerged in recent years to become a vital resource to the Community College of Rhode Island. The mission of the CCRI Foundation is to secure monies for the Community College of Rhode Island through dynamic campaigns and public awareness of the college’s value to the community.

With state support counting for only 50 percent of educational expenses, CCRI depends on the Foundation and Alumni Association to provide additional resources for activities not covered by state funding. Gifts to the Foundation or Alumni Association supports important college-wide initiatives including student scholarships, educational equipment purchases, campus events, facilities beautification, college athletics, library acquisition and many other projects that directly impact students.

ANNUAL FUND GIFT:  Allows the Foundation and Alumni Association to support innovative programming and unexpected institutional needs.

BEQUEST: Naming the CCRI Foundation as a benefactor or partial benefactor on an insurance policy provides for the Foundation’s future excellence. Donors who establish a bequest become members of the  John H. Chafee Society.

GIFT ANNUITY:  A minimum of $10,000 provides the donor with revenue for life at percentage rates higher than most savings vehicles, while also supporting the college. Donors who establish a gift annuity become members of the  John H. Chafee Society.

IMAGINE: THE CAMPAIGN FOR ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES:  CCRI’s “Imagine: The Campaign for Endless Possibilities” is a $5.5 million fundraising initiative that will help the college strengthen its Allied Health programs, build a new state-of-the-art theater, establish scholarships, refurbish the Knight Campus library and enhance its athletic programs. Visit www.ccri.edu/imagine for more information about each of the campaign priorities and how to give.

PRESIDENT'S CRUSADERS COUNCIL:  Alumni, friends and donors may become a member of the President's Crusaders Council through a commitment of an annual contribution of $1,000 or more to the CCRI Foundation or Alumni Association.

SCHOLARSHIP: Creates a legacy that provides an annual scholarship in perpetuity - $10,000 minimum contribution, pledges and payment plans are accepted.

TRIBUTE FUND: Provides recognition of an occasion, honors a friend or colleague or remembers a loved one with a gift of $50 or more. Tribute Fund form