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About the Foundation

Background

The Lord Fairfax Community College Educational Foundation Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit entity dedicated to assisting the College in meeting its current and future needs. Its purpose is to generate support and resources for the College beyond those provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The administration of contributed resources includes assuring that designated gifts are used in accordance with the wishes of the donors.

Incorporated in 1978, the Foundation is committed to raising funds for academic programs, facility upgrades, equipment, student scholarships and professional development for employees. Private contributions ensure that the College is able to keep its promise and pledge of providing increasing academic excellence and expanding business and industry services.

The Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. For income tax purposes, the federal identification number for the Foundation is 51-0247624. Its fiscal year is January 1 through December 31.

To view the Foundation's recent Form 990, please visit www.guidestar.org.

Mission of the Foundation

The mission of the Lord Fairfax Community College Educational Foundation Inc. is to generate and manage private support for unfunded projects that support the College’s mission.

Goals of the Foundation

The LFCC Educational Foundation Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit entity dedicated to assisting the College in meeting its current and future needs by:

  • securing private and public funds for student scholarships, employee professional development, program development and capital projects
  • enhancing community awareness of the College and Foundation
  • strengthening partnerships between the College and state and local communities and businesses
  • providing prudent fiscal management of funds and equipment contributed to the Foundation

Vision of the Foundation

By 2010, the Lord Fairfax Community College Educational Foundation Inc. will increase its revenue by 5 percent and increase Board involvement.