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Graduates

Giving

Support the gift of education.

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The gift of giving.


Education creates opportunity for all. Your gift will provide students with the tools to succeed by providing resources to advance student success through scholarships, academic support, athletics, and more. We invite you to explore how your contribution can align with your interests to make a truly positive impact. 

Opportunities to pay it forward.

Chris S. planting tree

50th Anniversary tree project

Honoring 50 years of growth.

To maintain a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community, the College aims to plant 50 trees or more to commemorate its 50th Anniversary celebration.

Illuminate the future

illuminate the future

Employees' gift to students.

Our gifts to The Edison Foundation’s Illuminate the Future employee campaign demonstrate to our business partners, alumni, and community that we stand behind our work and, more importantly, our students. 

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memorial & honorary gifts

In memorium.

A memorial or honorary gift is a beautiful and lasting way to honor the memory of a loved one, classmate, or professor. A card will be sent notifying the family or honoree of your gift.


Explore the good works of 
The Edison Foundation.

Ways to give.

You can make a tax-deductible gift to The Edison Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit tax-exempt organization using any of the methods listed below.

Online

Make a secure donation online via PayPal or credit card.

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By Phone

We would be happy to assist you over the phone.

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In-Person

Please contact us to set up a convenient appointment time.

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holiday evening

scholarship fundraisers

Events supporting student scholarships.

The Edison Foundation organizes events throughout the year to help fund student scholarships, like the Annual Holiday Evening at Edison State.

holiday evening

scholarship fundraisers

Events supporting student scholarships.

The Edison Foundation organizes events throughout the year to help fund student scholarships, like the Annual Holiday Evening at Edison State.

Some giving achievements.

2M+


The amount that The Edison Foundation has awarded in student scholarships since 1993.

55+


The number of campus-based scholarships offered by the College and The Edison Foundation.

31K


The amount awarded to faculty and staff through Classroom & Department Mini-Grants.

With sincere appreciation.

Edison State scholarship recipients describe what this financial support has means to them.

Olivia P.

Olivia Pitchford

SIDNEY, OHIO

“My education will support my desire to go into the mental health field to help those in need. Because of this scholarship, these goals will be much easier to accomplish.”

 

James B.

James Biser

NEW PARIS, OHIO

“Your generosity has inspired me to give back to the community. One day, I hope to donate to a student like myself to help them achieve their goals like you have helped me achieve mine.”

 

Adalia P.

Adalia Place

WAPAKONETA, OHIO

“By awarding me the Illuminate the Future scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden, allowing me to focus more on the most critical part of school—learning.”

 

The Edison Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit tax-exempt organization.
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