Valued Partners
Join us in building Washington’s future
Invest in Opportunity. Advance Student Success.
Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW) is the leading voice for independent colleges and a champion of postsecondary attainment across Washington State. We partner with companies, foundations, and individuals who share a commitment to expanding opportunity and strengthening our state’s future.
We invite you to invest in ways that align with your goals while directly supporting student success. Together, we can ensure more Washington students can learn, graduate, and lead.
Students attending Independent Colleges of Washington campuses thrive with support from strong public and private community partners. Here are the companies, foundations and individuals that invested in students from July 2024–June 2025:
Bold = Legacy Partners who have given for 25 years or more
Student Programs and Scholarships
$3,000 - $9,999
Avista Foundation
Richard E. and Dawn C. Bangert II
O.D. Fisher Charitable Foundation at Seattle Foundation
George A. Parker
Michael Rask and Jackie Thomas-Rask
True Family Fund
Terri Standish-Kuon and Charles P. Kuon
Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA)
$1,000 - $2,999
Anonymous (1)
Amy and Geoff Anderson
Chris Befumo
Gordon Clark
Cowles Company
Jennifer Divine
Carolyn Kelly
Thayne M. McCulloh
Eduardo Peñalver
Andrew and Dinah Prather
Rabel Family Advised Fund at Seattle Foundation
Randy Tinseth
Jim Yearby
>$75,000
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Costco Wholesale
PACCAR Inc
The Wollenberg Foundation
$25,000 - $74,999
Patrick and Catherine Callans
Council of Independent Colleges/UPS Foundation
PEMCO Insurance
$10,000 - $24,999
The Anderson Foundation
BNSF Railway Foundation
Ken and Beryl Goodchild
William Kilworth Foundation c/o KeyBank NA
The Norcliffe Foundation
<$999
Stefan Agyemang
Allen Belton
Sarah Bolton
William Brownsberger
Isiaah Crawford
Patty Daniels
Scott Friedman
Louisa Gaylord
Bernadine Griffin
Don and Ann Jenkins
Kristofer T. Johnson
Jill Mackie
Scott McQuilkin
Joelle Nausin
Parker Harrison Phend
Deana Porterfield
Susana Reyes
Etienne Rios
Stephen Smith
Sheila Steiner
Andrew C. Sund
Jason Thackston
Diane Timberlake
Tom and Trish Thoen
Tyler Zamira
Sandra A. Zimmermann
In-Kind Gifts
>$25,000
Alaska Airlines
Fluke Corporation
$0 - $24,999
Barron Quinn Blackwood
Clark Nuber P.S.
CMBell
DH
Lawton Printing
Miller Nash LLP
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Business Affiliates
AON
EdSights
TIAA
U.S. Bank
Sponsorship
Ken Goodchild
Kidder Matthews
TIAA
“I'm incredibly grateful to pursue my education without the added stress. Thank you for believing in students like me.”
— Sosuna T., Class of 2027
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Leaders for Tomorrow Scholarships
Leaders for Tomorrow Scholarships support students across Washington, with funding distributed equitably between our member campuses.
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ICW Transfer Pathways Initiative
The ICW Transfer Pathways Initiative supports students who transfer from public community colleges to ICW campuses by bolstering progress toward the state’s postsecondary attainment goal; complementing state investments in college access, affordability, and completion; and providing opportunities for private funders to back pathways to degree completion. A donation to the ICW Transfer Pathways Fund will support this work.
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Named Scholarships
Named Scholarships honor specific individuals or entities, with criteria that donors choose. Support an existing named scholarship fund or a create new one.
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Endowed Scholarships
Endowed Scholarships leave a lasting legacy, providing the gift of education in perpetuity. Support an existing endowed fund or a create new one.
“I’m incredibly grateful for this financial support, helping my dream a reality. I can dedicate my career to making a meaningful difference.”
— Grace C., Class of 2027
Additional Options for Giving
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In-kind Gifts
Donate equipment, materials, or services to help keep college operating costs down so more resources can be directed to financial aid.
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Business Affiliate
The Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW) Business Affiliate Program is designed to create a unique affiliation between ICW and businesses whose products and services align with the missions of member campuses.
“Thank you for supporting students like me. Your generosity is helping me work toward my goals. I appreciate the difference you’re making in my future.”
— Christopher B., Class of 2028