Wake Tech Foundation

Wake Tech Foundation

The Wake Tech Foundation cultivates and manages an array of resources critical to Wake Tech Community College's success:

  • Corporate investments
  • Private grants
  • Alumni and employee contributions
  • Financial and in-kind support from many friends of the college

These resources allow the college to meet instructional and institutional needs and continue to offer top-quality, affordable education and training to the Wake County region.

2023-24 Foundation activity

  • Cash contributions: $4,948,900
  • In-kind donations and special events revenue: $2,958,500
  • Student support spending: $2,485,900 
  • College support spending: $1,085,000
  • Scholarships awarded: 2,027
  • Scholarship awards (degree and non-degree students): $993,355
  • Employee Tuition Assistance: $88,418

The Foundation's endowment as of June 30, 2024: 109 individual funds totaling approximately $14.1 million

2023-24 Impact Report

Adults from all walks of life look to Wake Tech for quality education and training that is affordable and accessible. The Foundation's mission is to make an education possible for anyone in our community who wants one – and donors help make that happen.

Every student has a story – and every story is unique – but they all benefit from the support of donors. Your generous gifts help Wake Tech continue its mission of changing lives through education.

The Foundation offers many opportunities and avenues in which to invest in the college. You may wish to give to the Wake Tech Fund, allowing the college the freedom to meet needs as they arise, or you may choose to designate part or all of your gift to a specific program, scholarship or fund.

"This scholarship means so much to me and helps allow me to continue on the path to refine and hone my education. I am so grateful and thankful for this gift, I cried tears of joy when I received the news I had been chosen. ... Thank you so much again for your generosity and for this opportunity to achieve my goals."

– Kristin M., scholarship recipient

Regardless of whether it is restricted or unrestricted, your investment will assist Wake Tech in meeting its most critical institutional and instructional needs. Give today, knowing 100% of your investment will support the college, our dedicated faculty and staff and our 64,000 students. The Wake Tech Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so donations are tax-deductible.

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100% of your investment goes to support Wake Tech's students and programs!

  Wake Tech Foundation
  9101 Fayetteville Road  •  Raleigh, NC 27603
  Montague Hall, Suite 320  •  [email protected] 
  Office: 919-866-6250  •  Fax: 919-773-9105

Monthly Foundation newsletter

 

Vision
We strive to become a dynamic community college foundation with the relationships and resources necessary to fulfill the unmet needs of Wake Technical Community College.

Mission
We believe in making an education possible for anyone in our community who wants one so that our region remains the best place to live and work in the world.

Values
 

  • Be Fearless
  • Community First
  • Change the Game
  • Find the "Yes"
  • Be the Bridge
  • Spread Joy