$20,640,505 total raised
3,822 number of gifts
2,858 donors
1,520 new donors
The future of FLC is bright with supporters like YOU! Not only did we achieve a tremendous record-breaking fundraising year, but we also doubled the FLC Foundation's total endowment in a single year. Your generosity impacts and empowers our students, faculty, and staff daily. Thank you!"
Melissa Mount CEO, FLC Foundation & Vice President of Advancement
We are in awe of your continued generosity and are honored to be your partners in helping Fort Lewis College reach new heights year after year. Each gift, no matter the amount, makes a difference in our success and our students' lives. Thank you!"
Steve Short FLC Foundation Board Chair
x2 doubled the FLC foundation endowment in one year
Marc and Jane Katz have donated $10.4 million to Fort Lewis College's School of Business Administration, marking the largest gift in the College's history. Renamed the Katz School of Business, the school will use the funds to support scholarships, faculty endowments, and student initiatives, including a student-run marketing agency, making a lasting impact on both the College and the broader Durango area.
Thanks to The Denver Foundation, the Reisher Scholars Program continues to expand, supporting 29 students with scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $15,000 each. This program fosters student success through financial aid, mentoring, and a supportive community, with plans to double its impact in the coming year.
Fort Lewis College is at the forefront of the clean energy transition, thanks to the support of partners like the Moniker Foundation. With over $160,000 raised, FLC students and faculty are driving research and implementing sustainable technologies that will shape a greener future.
$2,356,000 value of new planned commitments
93 Soaring Hawk Society families
9 new Soaring Hawks
Donors who include the FLC Foundation in their estate plans are honored as Soaring Hawks. Soaring Hawk members pledged over $2.35 million this year to support the FLC Foundation's greatest needs, including scholarships, academic programs, and athletics.
Giving Tuesday was a tremendous success, with 642 donors contributing a record-breaking $660,173—a 36% increase over last year. This achievement was driven by the strong support of FLC donors, faculty, staff, student ambassadors, and community partners. Thank you for making this the most successful #GivingTuesday in FLC's history!
$660,000+ in donations
$91,000 + 230 gifts crowdfunded by 44 Skyhawk Ambassadors
36% increase in donations over last year
642 donors
FLC Foundation is a named beneficiary of Karl’s IRA
“Don’t forget your school.” It was 1984, and Karl Marlowe’s professor shared those words of wisdom with him as he graduated from Fort Lewis College. Karl took them to heart: He’s been a dedicated supporter of FLC for the past 40 years, from hiring many fellow graduates to consistently giving to Geology programs. He deepened his commitment by designating Fort Lewis College Foundation as the beneficiary of his IRA to specifically support the Geosciences Department and field school. He says some of the inspiration came from his late sister-in-law, who made a similar gift to charities.
FLC Foundation is a partial beneficiary of Jerry’s Retirement Account
“Fort Lewis College had a big impact on my career,” Hicks said. “I always felt more qualified for any job I took because of the small-school experience with professors who truly cared about my success. They weren’t easy on us, but their toughness was always meant to make us do better. When I got to the real world, I realized what an advantage that was. I wanted to give back to the program that helped me become who I am.” Hicks made FLC the beneficiary of his retirement portfolio. The money will support FLC’s Katz School of Business Impact Fund.
FLC Foundation is a beneficiary of the Pattons' Charitable Gift Annuity
Pam, an FLC alumna (‘71), and John each launched a CGA supporting a general endowment for FLC’s greatest needs. The Pattons are longtime dedicated supporters of the College and wanted to make an estate gift. By using a CGA as a financial instrument, they will receive quarterly payments for life. Upon their passing, the FLCF benefits from the remainder of the fund.
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