Giving to the Huntley College of Agriculture
Why Give
The cornerstone of a Cal Poly Pomona education is a “learn-by-doing” philosophy that joins theory with practice and prepares students for the working world. The Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture educates and trains the next generation of leaders in the farming, food, and fashion industries. We offer students hands-on, STEM-based learning experiences, ranging from working with crops and animals on our 173-acre farm, to experimenting with food products in the lab, or designing and manufacturing a fashion line.
As the founding college of Cal Poly Pomona, the agricultural legacy of the university is strong. An investment in the Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture ensures the success of future generations of students who inspire creativity and innovation, embrace local and global challenges, and transform lives.
Our strength as a college is inextricably linked to the strength of our students—and your gift to support the following programs is the single most direct way you can invest in the future of the Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture.
- Excellence Funds or unrestricted resources for the college’s greatest needs.
- Scholarships create opportunities for students from all walks of life to reach their full potential. By supporting scholarships, you ensure the best students can attend and thrive at the college, no matter their financial circumstances.
- Student/Faculty Research fosters our commitment to “learn-by-doing” and serving others through discovery and impact.
- Program Support enables students to explore their passions both in and out of the classroom to maximize their Cal Poly Pomona experience. A variety of services support student success such as workshops, academic counseling, and internships.
- Facilities and Equipment play a vital role in meeting our educational mission. We continually work to improve and strengthen our existing infrastructure and facilities to provide improved teaching, learning, and outreach.
- Lasting Legacy or endowed funds provide support in perpetuity. The initial gift is invested, and funds are awarded from the investment income, preserving the principal so funds continue to generate income in future years.
To learn more about these initiatives and how you can support them, please contact us.
Ways to Give
- Cash Gifts can be made through credit/debit card transactions, outright cash, or personal checks, cashier’s checks, wire transfers, or money orders.
- Pledges enable you to plan a gift that is both convenient and tax-wise. A pledge allows you to consider a more significant gift that otherwise may not be possible and is payable over five years.
- Gifts of Securities may be contributed as outright gifts or as a pledge payment. When you make a gift of long-term appreciated securities (stocks, bonds or mutual funds that have grown in value), your income tax deduction is equal to the current fair market value of the securities, and you may avoid capital gains taxes on the transfer.
- Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving vehicle that allows you to make a tax-deductible donation today and then recommend gifts to the charity over time. Not only do contributions have immediate tax benefits, but they also grow tax-free in the account to provide greater impact.
- Donor Advised Fund Cal Poly Pomona (DAF – CPP) is like a foundation or charitable savings account and gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to your favorite program at Cal Poly Pomona. When you make a gift to us of cash or other assets, we take your tax-deductible contribution and establish a special account in your name. Your account is then invested to grow over time, permitting you to recommend annual gifts to the university. Simply contact us for an application form to complete, and we will get you started!
- Gifts of Real Estate can be contributed as an outright gift or a gift through your estate. It also may be given to fund a deferred gift, such as a charitable remainder trust. Other gifting options allow for continued use of the property during your lifetime or for lifetime income.
- Gifts-in-Kind are gifts of tangible personal property such as equipment, materials, crops, and company products or inventory.
- Matching Gifts enable you to double or triple the impact of your outright gifts if your employer offers a matching gift program. Find out whether your or your spouse’s or partner’s company will match your gift or learn how you can request a match.
- Honorary or Memorial Funds are created to make contributions in honor or memory of someone special to you. You can create a fund in their memory, or contribute to one that is already set up.
- Deferred Gifts enable you to arrange charitable contributions in a manner that maximizes your personal objectives and financial goals. Many plans provide flexibility during your lifetime, even though the college will not realize the benefit until sometime in the future. The most common types of deferred plans are bequests, retirement plan designations, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, and gifts of paid-up life insurance policies. More information on deferred giving opportunities and the Kellogg Voorhis Society can be found at the gift legacy website.
To learn more about these initiatives and how you can support them, please contact us.
Contact Us
For more information, contact the Dean's Office at huntleycollege@cpp.edu or (909) 869-2200.
To mail gifts, please send to:
Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation
Cal Poly Pomona Development
P.O. Box 3121
Pomona, CA 91769
