Why Give to the Foundation?

Charter Oak State College building

GIVE TODAY - Be a Beacon of Hope for Tomorrow!

Your gift will be used to help students achieve their dream of earning a college degree, decrease student loan debt, and improve career options. Brighter futures are created as we change the financial outlook for student's lives, their children, family, and future generations. We also impact our communities providing hope for another.

Charter Oak State College Foundation allows you the opportunity to make a meaningful philanthropic gift while receiving tax benefits. Contributions to the Charter Oak State College Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, are tax-deductible to the full-extent allowed by law.

Give to the Annual Appeal

The Annual Appeal provides unrestricted funds. The Board distributes the funds to "where it is needed most; helping the most students with scholarships, grants, and ensures the Foundation is secure for the future. 

2024 - 2025 Annual Appeal

As we work to build on our past success in serving our students and the community, we welcome operating and/or endowment gifts. We are happy to receive monetary donations, as well as gifts of securities.

Please note: Tax benefits may be realized when you give gifts from IRA Retirement Accounts, or when gifting shares of appreciated stock.

Bequests or memorial gifts can also be established easily and used to honor your loved one or own success. Consider your degree of giving today and plan for tomorrow.

Please contact: Carol Hall, chall@charteroak.edu or 860.515.3889 to discuss a gift that lasts a lifetime!

Senior Legacy Fund

Each graduating class has an opportunity to say “Thanks!” to Charter Oak State College and to "Pay-it-Forward" by placing a Tribute Ad in the Program and donating to the Senior Legacy Fund.

The contribution of $20.24 is two-fold, first in recognition of the graduate, and second as a donation to the Senior Legacy Fund. The donated funds are used to provide financial assistance to COSC students through grants and scholarships, contributing to another student’s successful degree completion!

DETAILS COMING SOON FOR Tributes for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony Program Book ...to guarantee inclusion in the Program Book. Complete the form - Online - or send a check payable to COSC Foundation/Senior Legacy with your tribute to COSC Foundation | 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051.

Legacy Gifts
Restricted Funds & Endowments

Giving to a Named or Endowed Fund helps to build the foundation's assets which, in turn, helps to increase the giving levels, helping meet the needs of our students in perpetuity. Leaving a lasting legacy.Give a Legacy Gift

Or, print & return the Endowed/Restricted Giving Form with payment.

Our Endowments were established with the generous support of family, friends, and fans of COSC; and create a lasting legacy, the hallmark of financial sustainability, allowing the Board to diligently preserve the Foundation while contributing to the needs of our Students.

Restricted or Endowed donations can only be used for the established purpose of the fund's restrictions.

To donate to a specified fund, please follow the link above and select the appropriate fund.  To discuss how you can make a lasting legacy, please contact Carol Hall.

Questions?  Please contact Carol Hall, Executive Director, Charter Oak State College Foundation

chall@charteroak.edu | 860.515.3889

Helping shape our nation's workforce, one graduate, one gift at a time.