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CWI Giving Day

Investing in education is one of the most impactful ways to create positive change. At College of Western Idaho, we are committed to empowering lives and building foundations for the future.

April 12 – 13

We invite you to join our first-ever Giving Day — 24 hours dedicated to supporting students, programs, and opportunities that strengthen our community. Your investment creates pathways to affordable education, helping dreams become reality.

Donate to CWI Giving Day

Nagel Foundation gifting a check to CWI Foundation board members, staff, and a student.

Giving Opportunities

There are a variety of ways to give to CWI including:

Scholarships
Program Support
Endowments
Fundraising Events
CWI License Plates
In-Kind Gifts
Gift Planning
Employee Giving

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How to Give

Choose to contribute online, in-person, or by mail. Gifts made to the CWI Foundation may be tax deductible.

Discover How to Give Giving Tax Benefits

About the Foundation

The Foundation supports the mission of CWI through the development and creation of resources that will improve and advance the College, its programs, and students.

Learn more about the Foundation's mission, and meet the staff and board members dedicated to the cause.

CWI Foundation

Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology student, Wade Kindberg

Giving in Action

Nagel Foundation Scholarship recipient, Wade Kindberg, is working toward his future career as a student in CWI's Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology program. Through the support of this $3,500 scholarship, Kindberg has been able to explore his interests and learn new skills while getting hands-on experience.

Finding His True Calling

Alumni

Join CWI's growing community of successful alumni. Committed to providing graduates with ongoing support through their continued achievements and milestones, we invite you to stay connected, get involved, give back, and discover resources as you embark on the next chapter of your journey.

Alumni

FAQs

20462 Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes! The CWI Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our taxpayer identification number is #27-1159705.

20463 Will my gift qualify for the Idaho Education Tax Credit?

Donations to the CWI Foundation may qualify for a 50% tax credit for Idaho residents — a reduction in the actual tax you owe.

Your tax benefit is dependent on your personal income level and filing status. Please consult your tax advisor to learn more.

20464 How do I decide where to give?

There are over 20 giving opportunities available during CWI Giving Day. The choice is yours! Each time you make a gift online, you can direct your gift to up to five different designations.

20465 Can I give you my gift in person?

Yes! Visit the CWI Foundation office at the College’s Nampa Campus Micron Education Center in Room 203 to make a donation in person.

20467 How can I help CWI Giving Day succeed?

Spread the word! Let your friends, family, and colleagues know that you’ve made a gift and encourage them to give, too. Post on your social media accounts tagging College of Western Idaho using the hashtag, #cwigivingday. Whatever method you choose, your support will help CWI Giving Day be a success.

20461 How do challenges and matches work?

Challenge gifts have been pledged by generous donors to College of Western Idaho. Each challenge, once the goal is met, will release an additional donation. Goals can be based on the number of donors, or the amount of dollars raised.

Matching gifts are dollar-for-dollar donation matches, up to a certain amount. When you make your gift, the matching donors will make an equal gift.

20466 Can I give stock or securities?

Yes! Please contact the CWI Foundation at 208.562.3100 for information on transferring stock or securities directly to our brokerage account.