Giving
Since the school’s founding in 1974, WIC families, alumni and corporate donors have made donations to WIC through annual appeals that have shaped the student experience. Some of these areas of support have included providing state-of-the-art learning tools and facilities and making WIC more accessible to all families through financial aid and scholarships.
Philanthropic contributions from donors help make our school not just great, but exceptional. As a non-profit organization, tuition fees only go so far. Support from our community members enables us to evolve to the growing needs of our students and strive for excellence.
Gifts from WIC community members are made to the WIC Foundation, a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors, with day-to-day operations managed by the Advancement Team of West Island College.
Areas to Support
50th Anniversary Fund
To mark WIC’s 50th anniversary, all funds raised this year will be directed towards the renovation of at least one of our science labs.
These improvements are not just about enhancing our facilities; they are about investing in the future of our students. By equipping our labs with state-of-the-art technology and resources, we aim to provide an exceptional learning environment that will inspire and empower our students to excel in the ever-evolving fields of science and technology.
Scott Jackson Memorial Fund
The Scott Jackson Memorial Fund was created to honour the life of Scott Jackson, WIC class of 1991, husband of Michelle Bertrand, WIC class of 1992, and parent of Emma Jackson, WIC class of 2021, and Jonathan, WIC class of 2024. Donations in Scott’s memory will inspire future generations of students and support their innovative and entrepreneurial initiatives at West Island College, ensuring his legacy continues to enrich the community he and his family and learned from.
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Greatest Needs
This fund provides the Head of School with flexible resources that can be directed to the most pressing needs of the school community. Past support has included acquiring accessibility equipment and tools to meet the needs of our students and upgrading campus facilities.
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Bursaries & Scholarships
The Bursaries and Scholarships fund allows WIC to continue to attract and retain students who are well-rounded, community-driven and hard-working. Over the last four decades, hundreds of families have benefited from scholarships and financial aid. This fund ensures that anyone who dreams of studying at WIC can be given the opportunity to do so.
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Make a secure one-time or monthly gift.
Please make your cheque payable to “West Island College Foundation” and mail to:
West Island College Foundation
851 Tecumseh Street
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, H9B 2L2
To make a credit card donation over the phone, call Sabrina Pandolfo, Advancement Officer, at 514-683-4660 ext. 227.
To make a gift via wire transfer, please contact Derek Linetsky, Executive Director, Advancement, by email or at 514-683-4660 ext. 228.
Support the West Island College Foundation in a tax-efficient manner by donating publicly traded stocks and securities directly to the school. By doing so, you’ll receive a charitable tax receipt based on the fair market value of your gift and avoid paying taxes on any capital gains.
Donating eligible securities like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds (from Canadian, US, or international exchanges) offers substantial tax savings. To make your donation, simply complete our designated Donation of Shares Form.
For more details, please contact Derek Linetsky, Executive Director, Advancement, by email or at 514-683-4660 ext. 228.
We accept non-cash donations, known as gifts in kind, under specific circumstances. Gifts in kind can include a wide range of equipment, services, or other valuable assets that may be beneficial to the school. These types of donations are assessed on a case-by-case basis and may qualify for a charitable tax receipt depending on their value and relevance.
For more details, please contact Derek Linetsky, Executive Director, Advancement, by email or at 514-683-4660 ext. 228.
US Residents can make a tax deductible donation to the West Island College Foundation through FRISBE (Friends of Independent Schools & Better Education).
Donations can be made by:
- Cheque: Please make your cheque payable to “West Island College Foundation” and mail to:
FRISBE
117 E Louisa St #533 Seattle, WA 98102-3279 - Credit card: Visit the FRISBE online giving form and include West Island Foundation and the designated fund in the note section.
- Stocks/Securities/Wire Transfers: Email FRISBE to request their financial institution’s wire transfer or stock transfer instructions.
Please ensure to include your name, mailing and email address, the beneficiary of your donation (i.e. West Island College Foundation), and name of the fund where you are directing your contribution are included (e.g. Greatest Needs, Bursaries and Scholarships, a particular memorial fund, etc). If no fund is listed, your donation will be directed to WIC’s Greatest Needs.
By making a bequest—designating a portion of your estate to the West Island College Foundation —you can create a lasting impact on future generations of students, without affecting your finances today. To learn more about how a bequest can benefit you and the school, reach out to Derek Linetsky, Executive Director, Advancement, by email or at 514-683-4660 ext. 228.
All donations of $20 or more are eligible for a Canadian charitable tax receipt.
Charitable registration number:
89249 7744 RR0001
Contact the Advancement Team
Foundation Board of Directors
The WIC Foundation’s mission is to foster a spirit of community through engagement. We want to turn grateful alumni, past, present and future parents, faculty, staff and friends into school benefactors.
Our goal is to help deliver financial support that will take WIC students beyond what tuition could ever do. This is accomplished through an Annual Giving campaign, directed funds and other fundraising opportunities that underwrite capital projects, support our Greatest Needs, as well as provide Bursaries and Scholarships for deserving students.
Board members provide leadership, guidance, and support to the Foundation in order to achieve its mission and objectives. They are responsible for making strategic decisions and setting policies that will shape the direction of the Foundation and ensure its financial sustainability.
President – WIC Foundation
Past Campaigns
Pathways
The goal of our Pathways Campaign was to transform the entire outdoor space of the College, giving rise to a beautiful new campus environment, including a new laneway for safer drop-off/pick-up; a new parking lot at the rear of the campus; a new basketball court, a new trekfit circuit; an extended, regulation size soccer and flag football field (which now allows us to host more tournaments on campus).
This $2M investment in our student experience has enabled us to establish a striking visual identity for the campus, setting conditions for students to rebuild peer-to-peer connections, and fostering mental health and wellness. Construction will be completed in fall 2023 and we are thrilled with these new additions to the College.
Inspire
The Inspire Campaign raised funds for scholarships, tuition assistance and campus improvements, including a new outdoor courtyard and study pods.
The courtyard now offers an outdoor classroom, a peaceful retreat, and an outdoor eating area. The three study pods provide a space for students to collaborate on group projects, to rehearse and record presentations and to study quietly whilst offering natural light and a view into the courtyard.
