Valued Partners

Join us in ensuring success for our next generation

We invite you to invest in a way that meets student needs — and your goals

Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW) is the leading voice of independent colleges and champion of higher education attainment for all students in the state of Washington. We proudly partner with companies, foundations, and individuals who share our commitment to students and diverse higher education opportunities. Join us in ensuring success for our next generation!

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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

Richard E. and Dawn C. Bangert II
Gordon Clark
Miller Nash LLP
Norman Archibald Charitable Trust at Seattle Foundation
O.D. Fisher Charitable Foundation at Seattle Foundation
Michael Rask and Jackie Thomas-Rask
Patrick and Dianne Schultheis
Terri Standish-Kuon and Charles P. Kuon
True Family Fund
Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA)

$1,000 - $2,999

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Amy and Geoff Anderson
Chris Befumo
Cowles Company
Kris and Oscar Gonzales
Carolyn Kelly
Thayne M. McCulloh
George A. Parker
Deana Porterfield
Andrew and Dinah Prather
Rabel Family Advised Fund at Seattle Foundation
Kimerly Rorschach
Randy Tinseth
Diane Timberlake

>$75,000

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Costco Wholesale
PACCAR Inc
The Wollenberg Foundation

$25,000 - $74,999

Council of Independent Colleges through its CIC/UPS Educational Endowment
PEMCO Insurance
U.S. Bank

$10,000 - $24,999

The Anderson Foundation
BNSF Railway Foundation
Patrick and Catherine Callans
Ken and Beryl Goodchild
William Kilworth Foundation c/o KeyBank NA
The Norcliffe Foundation
The Teagle Foundation

<$999

Allan Belton
Sarah Bolton
Violet A. Boyer
Isiaah Crawford
Patty and Michael Daniels
Scott Friedman
Roy Heynderickx
Don and Ann Jenkins
Kristofer T. Johnson
George Kaai
Scott McQuilkin
Eduardo Peñalver
Parker Harrison Phend
Julie Prince
Susana Reyes
Stephen Smith
Andrew C. Sund
Jason Thackston
Tom and Trish Thoen
Jim Yearby
Sandra A. Zimmermann

In-Kind Gifts

>$75,000

Alaska Airlines
Fluke Corporation

$25,000 - $74,999

Sheraton Grand Seattle

$0 - $24,999

Clark Nuber P.S.
Lawton Printing
Miller Nash LLP

Business Affiliates

AON
TIAA
U.S. Bank

Sponsorship

AON
TIAA

“Thank you so much for your generosity and support. I'm already looking forward to what my future holds as a teacher, so knowing that I have support means the world to me. You have my heartfelt thanks and gratitude.”

— Makenna P., 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.

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“Your generosity empowers students like me to pursue our dreams without the weight of financial burdens. I am able to focus on what truly matters: education, personal growth, and contributing to society.”

— Brayden T., Class of 2025

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Additional Options for Giving

  • 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.

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“Thank you so much for helping not only me but my family! It is such a great honor to receive this scholarship.”

— Telmen A., Class of 2025