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Every gift creates opportunity. Your generosity fuels scholarships, innovative programs, and resources that empower students to achieve their dreams — today and for generations to come.

Your Gift Creates a New Success Story

Student Scholarship Recipient Virakda Bun Headshot with Skyline in background

Virakda Bun

Neville Loehein Memorial Stillbirth Awareness Scholarship
"Thank you for seeing more than just a student; you saw a future nurse. Your trust in me has alleviated a significant financial burden, allowing me to devote myself completely to my studies. Your incredible support inspires me not only to strive for excellence but als to one day pay this generosity forward."
Student Scholarship Recipient Isis Neal

Isis Neal

Coon Rapids Lions Scholarship
"Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for your generosity. Thank you for choosing me and investing in my future. Thank you for giving me this opportunity out of the many that have applied. I am and will always be grateful. This scholarship has made such a difference in my life and I will never forget this opportunity and I will not take it for granted."
Student Scholarship Recipient

Lindsey Noshbush

General Foundation Scholarship
"When I first learned that I had been chosen as a scholarship recipient, I felt an overwhelming sense of relief and gratitude…it felt like someone believed in me and in the goals, I am working so hard to achieve…It has given me the freedom to dedicate more time to learning and growing as a student, while also reminding me that my hard work and determination are recognized.”
85%
Scholarship Recipients Graduate
90%
Scholarship Applications Funded
16,292
Dedicated Donors

Give Today. Change Tomorrow.

Each campus of Anoka-Ramsey has an individual foundation (501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) that turn philanthropic contributions into meaningful impact that helps make college accessible for all students.
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Leaving a Legacy

Donors Verne and Susan McPherson
The Amy McPherson Memorial Scholarship was created in loving memory of our infant daughter, Amy, who passed away in 1988. During that heartbreaking time, the compassion and skill of the nurse who cared for us in the Emergency Room left an indelible mark. Her presence was truly a gift.
Verne and Susan McPhearson
Donors for Amy McPherson Memorial Scholarship Fund
"Years later, as we learned about the growing need for nurses nationwide, we felt called to make a difference. As longtime supporters of community and technical colleges, we wanted to help students pursue their dreams through Anoka-Ramsey’s highly respected nursing program. Since 2008, this scholarship has supported more than 15 nursing students at Anoka-Ramsey. Meeting these recipients and seeing their dedication has been deeply rewarding. Knowing that our gift helps strengthen the future of nursing care in Minnesota — and honors Amy’s memory — means everything to us."

How You Can Help

Thank you for making a gift. If you wish to designate your gift to a specific program or scholarship fund, please include a note with your check listing your designation. 

Cambridge Campus Foundation 
300 Spirit River Drive South 
Cambridge, MN 55008-5704 

You may also bring a check or cash to campus. Visit Rm E161, and ask for a Foundation staff member. 


Coon Rapids Campus Foundation 
11200 Mississippi Blvd NW 
Coon Rapids, MN 55433-3470 

You may also bring a check or cash to campus. Visit Rm SC279, and ask for a Foundation staff member. 

A pledge is a formal statement of intention to make a gift. Many donors choose to complete their gift pledge by making regular payments over time. Email foundation@anokaramsey.edu.

Endowments typically bear the name of a donor, reflect the donor's interests and serve as an enduring testament to the donor's generosity. An endowment is a gift that is invested to generate interest. The Foundations offer two types of endowments: 

  • Term endowment: minimum endowment of $25,000 -- negotiated after five years 
  • True endowment: minimum endowment of $50,000 -- exists for perpetuity or until the status of the college/foundation changes  

You are invited to contribute to a current endowed scholarship or start a new one. Email foundation@anokaramsey.edu for information. 

An in-kind gift is a non-cash gift, usually tangible, including artwork, photography, medical equipment, and books. Non-tangible gifts could also include a service or gift certificate or coupon. To make an in-kind gift, please email foundation@anokaramsey.edu to discuss the college’s or foundation’s interest in accepting the non-cash gift. If the college or foundation wishes to accept the gift, the donor bears the responsibility to complete the Acceptance of Non-Cash Gifts Form and submit it to the Foundation Office. NOTE: tax laws place the burden of appraisal on the donor. An in-kind donation valued higher than $5000 requires an appraisal.

Many corporations have demonstrated their support for Anoka-Ramsey by matching or multiplying their employees' gifts up to a set amount. Ask whether your employer or your spouse’s employer participates in such a program. Certain restrictions apply to matching gifts; please consult your company's personnel office for further information. 

A planned gift is one that is made as part of your overall financial and estate plan. It can have immediate benefits for you and can help Anoka-Ramsey in the future. You may receive tax advantages, including charitable deductions for income, gift, and estate taxes. In many cases, you may also avoid capital gains tax. Please consult your tax advisor to determine what the tax deductions may apply to you. 

Ways to leave a legacy: 

  • Bequest Intentions in a Will 
  • Charitable Trusts 
  • Charitable Gift Annuities 
  • Gifts of Appreciated Securities or Other Property 
  • An Endowment 

 

When you give a gift of your home or real property, you may claim an income-tax charitable deduction based on the full market value of the gift, avoid capital gains taxes, and eliminate certain costs associated with the transfer of real property. Gifts of real estate can also provide income to you.

Every gift matters! A few dollars per pay period can create transformative opportunities for our students and programs. Direct your support to the area that means the most to you.

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