Join CWI in elevating education! Powering the Treasure Valley aims to raise $30 million to support building of state-of-the-art learning centers, expanding student scholarships, and equipping students with the skills local employers are looking for. Your investment will open doors to endless possibilities for students, transforming educational opportunities in Nampa, Boise, and beyond.
There are a variety of ways to give to CWI including:
Choose to contribute online, in-person, or by mail. Gifts made to the CWI Foundation may be tax deductible.
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.
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.
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.
Yes! The CWI Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our taxpayer identification number is #27-1159705.
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.
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.
Yes! Visit the CWI Foundation office at the College’s Nampa Campus Administration Building in Room 101 to make a donation in person.
Yes! Please contact the CWI Foundation at 208.562.3100 for information on transferring stock or securities directly to our brokerage account.
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.
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.
On CWI Giving Day, donors may only make one matching gift and one challenge and can give to up to five different designation areas at a time.
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Read more about CWI, Scholarship, and Idaho Steelheads Win BigMembers of the Nampa Chamber of Commerce donate $3,650 to CWI's 2024 Giving Day.
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