The 1915 Society

Create a Lasting Legacy: Support Students at Santa Ana College Through Your Estate and Planned Gift

How to Give

A Prestigious Legacy of Partnership and Empowerment

Since 1915, Santa Ana College has excelled in providing the highest level of academic achievement
for our students, while fostering strong community partnerships with our dedicated donors, alumni,
and educators. Together, we are passionate about addressing the diverse intellectual, technological,
and workforce needs of our community, offering over 300 degrees and certificates annually.

Our Vision

We believe that hard-working students should never be denied the opportunity for higher education
due to financial constraints. With the right support, our students are prepared to face tomorrow’s
challenges, contribute to the workforce, and elevate our communities, more equipped and educated than ever.

How to Join

Reach out to the Santa Ana College Foundation to share your legacy and estate plans with us, and let’s
begin our partnership. We will provide guidance and resources, including consultation and language for
you and your legal team, to outline the next steps for joining the 1915 Society.

1915 Society donors benefit from various tax and estate planning advantages depending on their
age, the timing of their gift, and the giving vehicle they select. Gifts may be made through a variety
of planned and deferred giving options as well as current gifts of cash or stock.

If you have already provided for the college in a planned gift but have not yet informed us or for more information, please reach out to us using the information to the left so we can recognize you for your generosity.

Those who thoughtfully include an eligible gift to Santa Ana College in their estate plan are included
in the 1915 Society.

    • Bequest

      You designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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    • IRA Rollover

      Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result you can make an IRA rollover gift this year and in future years.
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    • Beneficiary Designation Gifts

      You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.

  • When donors contribute through legacy and estate planning, they help further our mission. Estate and
    legacy gifts ensure the long-term sustainability of the resources needed for a successful future, providing
    essential philanthropic support for high-achieving, high-need students and innovative programs across
    the college’s academic departments. The 1915 Society offers a unique space for our investors and stakeholders to thoughtfully design their vision for creating a lasting impact on the lives of students at Santa Ana College.

    When you make a planned gift, you help secure access to higher education for future students. Such
    gifts reflect a commitment to empowering learners of all ages and abilities. By informing us of your
    commitment, you enhance our ability to plan for the future with confidence. You may benefit from tax
    advantages and create income streams for yourself or loved ones.

    Our Foundation staff is dedicated to collaborating with you and a team of professionals to develop a
    planned gift that meets your needs and supports our students. Santa Ana College thrives thanks to the
    generous contributions of individuals who recognize the transformative power of education. While these
    contributions vary, each makes a significant impact helping to shape our identity and inspire our mission to serve generations of students.

  • Members of the 1915 Society will receive the following benefits and recognition as a token of our gratitude
    for the extraordinary generosity of our most committed and loyal donors:

    • Exclusive Welcome Package & Gift

    • 1915 Society Commemorative Pin to Wear at Santa Ana College Events

    • Personalized Legacy Brick to be placed in Centennial Circle on campus

    • Annual Private Breakfast with the College President and other 1915 Society Members

    • A Special 1915 Society Certificate & Letter Signed by the President of Santa Ana College

    • Recognition on the 1915 Society Honor Roll & Santa Ana College Foundation Website

      (optional)

    • Gifts at a Certain Level are Eligible for Complimentary Registration to Santa Ana College
      Foundation Signature Events

  • The SAC Foundation is honored to recognize alumni, faculty/staff and friends who have included the college in their estate plans.

    • Thomas G. Beeghly

    • Roger Comi

    • Thomas Humiston

    • Kathleen Patterson

    • Charles Lundquist

    • Raul & Bernadette Medrano

    • Brian Karl Harpster

    • Dr. Jeanne Heyerick

    • Bruce & Lisa Gelker

    • Caren & Bill McClure

    • Michael O'Neill & Frank Correia

    • Alberta Christy

    • Christina Romero & Vi Pham

    • Carl Sawyer

    • Janie Sue Marcus

    • Mitchell Raff