Your support will make an impact on students and on the college as a whole.
The foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are fully tax-deductible. Unrestricted gifts will be directed by the foundation’s directors toward the most critical needs of the college. At your discretion, you may restrict use of your gift to student scholarships or a specific program area.
There are many ways to support student success at Bergen Community College. If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact the Foundation: Bccfoundation@bergen.edu
GIVE ONLINE
Make a online today! You can submit a one-time or recurring gift through our secure portal.
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DONATE BY MAIL
Please make check payable to:
Bergen Community College Foundation
400 Paramus Road, Suite A-325
Paramus, NJ 07652
DONATE BY PHONE
Contact the Foundation Office at (201) 447-7117
TRANSFER STOCK AND SAVE ON YOUR TAXES
The Foundation readily accepts stocks or other securities as donations. By contributing a long-term appreciated stock or other security, you are helping secure the educational goals for students, and you may avoid capital gains taxes while also taking a charitable deduction.
Please give your broker the following information:
Receiving Institution: Vanguard
Account Title: Bergen Community College Foundation – Brokerage Account
Account Number: Please contact the Foundation Office at (201) 447-7117.
Vanguard DTC: 0062
When transferring securities, please notify the Foundation Office at (201) 447-7117 AND pkirk@bergen.edu with your name, type of stock, number of shares being transferred, and purpose of the gift.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Please contact your DAF directly to initiate your recommendation.
The Bergen Community College Foundation is a 501(c)3 Tax ID #22-2351891
400 Paramus Road, Suite A-325
Paramus, NJ 07652
MATCHING GIFTS
Many companies will match charitable contributions from their current or retired employees. We encourage you to use your matching gift program to increase the value and impact of your gift. Contact your human resources office to obtain the necessary paperwork and send to:
Bergen Community College Foundation
400 Paramus Road, Suite A-325
Paramus, NJ 07652
The Foundation’s EIN is 22-2351891
DEFERRED GIFTS AND BEQUESTS
The Bergen Foundation recognizes the generosity of Bergen’s alumni, faculty, friends, and community partners who provide for the school through deferred gifts, bequests, or trust instruments. Our staff welcomes the opportunity to meet with you and your advisors to discuss your philanthropic goals and how you can include Bergen Community College in your estate and financial plans. All discussions are confidential and are held without obligation.
For more information please contact Peter Kirk, Chief Development Officer, at (201) 879-7040 or pkirk@bergen.edu.
HONORARY, MEMORIAL, ENDOWMENT, NAMED FUNDS
To learn more about making an investment through an honorary, memorial or endowed gift, or to learn more about setting up a scholarship fund, please contact the Foundation team: Bccfoundation@bergen.edu
GIFTS OF ARTWORK
The Bergen Foundation is host to the Bergen Community College art collection. For information on donating or loaning artworks, please CLICK HERE.