Invest in the Future of Odessa College
When you give to Odessa College, you’re opening doors for students who are working toward a better life. Every gift, whether it’s cash, stock, property, or a planned gift, strengthens the foundation that allows OC students to dream bigger, reach higher, and change their communities.
We’d love to help you explore the giving option that’s right for you. Call us at 432.335.6648. We’d be honored to visit with you.
Scholarships: Changing Lives, One Student at a Time
Our enrollment continues to break records. Odessa College has 13 years of record enrollment growth. Now serving over 10,300 students, hundreds of which, rely on scholarships to make college possible. Your gift to scholarships provides hope, removes barriers, and helps students focus on what matters most… finishing strong.
Give online HERE.
Endowments: A Legacy That Lasts
An endowed gift is a powerful way to make your impact last forever. Your investment is carefully managed, with earnings supporting scholarships and programs year after year. Endowments can be established in your name or in honor of someone special.
Planned Gifts: Shaping the Future
Through thoughtful gift planning, such as bequests, charitable trusts, or life insurance, you can make a lasting difference while also achieving your personal financial goals. Many of these options can reduce taxes, increase income, or benefit your heirs, all while supporting OC’s mission.
Tribute & Memorial Gifts: Honoring What Matters Most
Celebrate a loved one, mentor, or friend with a gift in their honor or memory. It’s a beautiful way to recognize someone’s life while empowering students to follow their dreams. OC will notify the individual or family to share your thoughtful generosity.
Make a Memorial Donation HERE.
Matching Gifts: Multiply Your Impact
Did you know many companies will match their employees’ charitable gifts — sometimes doubling or even tripling your donation? Ask your employer if they participate, and include their matching form when you give.
Gifts of Stock, Securities, or Property
Donating appreciated assets such as stock, securities, or real estate can be an excellent way to make a difference while receiving valuable tax benefits. These gifts help OC plan confidently for the future while aligning with your financial goals.
Charitable Trusts & Estate Gifts
Charitable remainder trusts and will bequests allow you to make a meaningful commitment to OC’s future while providing ongoing benefits to you and your loved ones. Whether you’re establishing a scholarship, supporting a specific program, or creating a family legacy, your foresight ensures that the OC mission continues for generations to come.
Every gift tells a story — and every story begins with someone who believed in possibility.
Thank you for believing in our students, our community, and our shared future.