GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Your gift helps Bishop State students achieve their dreams and strengthens our alumni community. Every contribution makes a lasting impact on Wildcat pride.
FIND YOUR GIVING OPPORTUNITY:
Naming Opportunities
Corporations and Foundations
A Taste of Things to Come
Hope Starts Here
Ways to Give
Your Impact
Supporting Bishop State isn’t just making a donation. It’s investing in opportunity, community, and the future of Mobile. When you give, you directly empower students who are working hard to change their lives, support their families, and build careers that strengthen our region.
Every gift, no matter the size, helps create access to education, removes financial barriers, and provides the resources our students need to succeed, from emergency assistance and scholarships to academic programs and campus initiatives.
Bishop State changes lives every single day. Your generosity ensures that every student has the chance to succeed, graduate, and give back to the community that helped them rise.
When you give to Bishop State, you’re not just supporting a college, you’re shaping the future of our city.
MAKE A GIFT
Student Scholarships
Help deserving students achieve their educational dreams with financial support.
Student Emergency Fund
Help provide immediate support to students facing unexpected financial hardships
A Taste of Things to Come
Preview Bishop State’s Centennial Celebration, inviting sponsors to be among the first to support and shape this historic milestone.
GIFT & ESTATE PLANNING
What is a Bequest?
A bequest is a gift you make to Bishop State Community College in your will or living trust. It allows you to support future students while preserving control of your assets during your lifetime.
Why Should I Include Bishop State in my Estate Plans?
Planned giving ensures your values and generosity continue long into the future. Your gift helps provide scholarships, strengthen programs, and create opportunities that impact students for generations.
What Can I Give?
You may give a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, the remainder of your estate after other provisions, or specific real/personal property.
What is Bishop State's Federal Tax ID Number?
Our federal tax ID number is: 63-1096850
What Language Should I use in my Will or Trust?
Here are examples to share with your attorney or advisor:
Specific Amount
“I give and bequeath to Bishop State Community College, a not-for-profit educational institution located in Mobile, Alabama, the sum of $_____.”
Percentage of Estate
“I give and bequeath to Bishop State Community College, a not-for-profit educational institution located in Mobile, Alabama, _____% of my gross estate.”
Restricted Endowment
“I give and bequeath to Bishop State Community College, a not-for-profit educational institution located in Mobile, Alabama, the sum of $_____ to establish the _____________________ Endowed Scholarship.”
Specific Property
“I give and bequeath to Bishop State Community College, a not-for-profit educational institution located in Mobile, Alabama, the following described property: _____________________.”
Residual Bequest
“I give and bequeath to Bishop State Community College, a not-for-profit educational institution located in Mobile, Alabama, all the rest and residue of my estate.”
Do I need to Notify Bishop State if I’ve Included the College in my Plans?
Yes, if you are comfortable sharing. Letting us know helps ensure your gift is used according to your wishes. If you prefer to remain anonymous, we will keep your information and intentions strictly confidential.
Who Should I Contact for More Information?
Cris Smith
Dean of Institutional Advancement & Community Affairs
Phone: (251) 405 - 7107
Email: [email protected]
For more information on Giving, Establishing Scholarships, Naming Opportunities, and Alumni Events.
Please contact the Bishop State Community College Foundation at:
As an independent 501(c)(3), Bishop State Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides funding and resources annually for scholarships, book grants, emergency funds, and other critical needs of Bishop State Community College.
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