Foundation – Columbus Technical College

About the Foundation

The Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc. was incorporated in 1988 by community leaders under the Georgia Non-Profit Corporations Act and is certified as a charitable organization. The original trustees were Jimmy Blanchard, Steve Butler, Gene Demonet and Gardiner Garrard. It has met the standards requirements of the Internal Revenue Service within the meaning of IRS Code Sec. 501 (c) (3).

The purpose of Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc. is to support Columbus Technical College’s mission of offering programs and services that enhance student and community success through the attainment of technical certificates of credit, diplomas, associates degrees, customized training, non-credit continuing education and adult education. The College supports the economic empowerment of its six-county region by focusing on teaching and learning and developing an experience for career development and transfer.

The Foundation functions as a development organization to receive charitable contributions for the improvement of Columbus Technical College. The Foundation provides assurance to those considering gifts to the College that the assets will be kept separate from public funds, will be invested in a prudent manner and will only be used as directed by the donor.

Board Of Trustees

The Foundation Board of Trustees is vested with the responsibility of the management of all affairs, property and business of the Foundation. The Board also provides broad advice, consultation, and support to the President of the College, as well as serving as an ambassador for the College and its Foundation in the community.

Executive Committee

J. Barrington Vaught, Chair

Malon Wickham, Vice Chair

Alfred Blackmar, Treasurer

Twila Kirkland, SECRETARY

Kimberly Weaver, PAST CHAIR

Trustees

Ashley Chapman

Kai Gary

Mike Welch

Aline F. Lasseter

Thomas Lindblad

Barber Wilson

Robert Poydasheff

Shaun Roberts

Philip Thayer

CJ Tinney

Janeen Tucker

Lindsey Brown

Emeritus Members

Alfred Jackson Hayes III

Jack Tinkler IV

Board of Trustees' Manual and Information

Contact Information

Susan Sealy
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
Email: ssealy@columbustech.edu
P: 706-649-1016
C: 706-329-2550

Donate

The generosity of donors, gifts of scholarships and community support have allowed the Columbus Technical College Foundation to meet their mission of providing support. Our mission is to provide support and advocate educational excellence and expansion of educational opportunities of Columbus Technical College by means of:

Voluntary leadership and assistance with fundraising activities
Fiduciary care of the Foundation’s assets for the long term benefit and enhancement of the College
Provide broad advice, consultation, and support of the President of the College in carrying out the mission of Columbus Technical College

There are two easy ways to donate. Donate Online by using a debit or credit card.

For questions about donations please contact:

Susan Sealy, Executive Director
Institutional Advancement
ssealy@columbustech.edu

Contact the Foundation office at 706-649-1016

Mailing address for a gift by check: Columbus Technical College Foundation:
928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA 31904

Faculty/Staff Charitable Giving Campaign

Make a Gift FAQs

Why should I give to Columbus Technical College?

Many individuals give to the College because they are grateful for the opportunities their College education provided for them. Others give because they view the support of the College as a good investment in the future of the community and region.

Whatever your motivation, your individual support provides opportunities for students, faculty, programs and ongoing operations. Gifts of all sizes are important because they enable us to remain one of the best colleges available.

My gift of $10, $25, $50, or even $100 seems too small to make a difference.

Think about it……10,000 gifts of $50 equal $500,000! This is quite an impact on students’ lives.

Is my gift tax deductible?

Yes, all gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law and you will receive an acknowledgement or gift receipt in a timely manner after your gift is received.

How are gifts managed?

Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc. was established for the sole purpose of supporting Columbus Technical College. The Foundation has an obligation to properly record gifts, provide acknowledgements and account for all gifts received in support of the College in a timely manner. When received, the Foundation:

Accurately records and acknowledges for tax purposes the receipt of each gift.
Distributes gifts to the College programs and College improvements as donors have directed.
Invests endowed gifts to provide a source of income to the designated program / scholarships.

How do I go about making a gift?

There are a variety of ways to make a gift. If you wish to make an immediate cash gift, the easiest way to do so is through our secure online giving page. You may also send a gift via mail.
Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Susan Sealy, Executive Director
928 Manchester Expressway
Columbus, GA 31904
Interested in planned giving or making a pledge for a future payment? Please contact the Foundation office at 706-649-1016 or email us at foundation@columbustech.edu

How does the matching gift program work?

Thousands of companies match the charitable contributions of their employees, sometimes at a 2 to 1 rate. Please contact your employer to see if they participate or would be interested in doing so.

Where new gifts are needed the most?

Immediate needs change from time to time. Gifts from alumni and friends fill critical funding to help the College provide quality education. While some gifts to the College are designated by the donor for specific purposes, other donors prefer to designate their gifts for use where the College determines the need is the greatest.

What is an endowment?

An endowment is a long term investment in the College that provides benefits to students, faculty, or programs year after year, generation after generation. For endowed funds, the donor stipulates that the principal must be invested and all or a portion of the income be expended to carry out the donor’s purpose. To guard against the eroding consequences of inflation, the remaining portion of investment return is added to the principal. The goal is to ensure the principal maintains its purchasing power over time to support future generations.

How do I make a gift of stock?

Making a stock gift is easy, and may save you money on your capital gains tax. Contact the foundation office for details.

I’d like to talk to someone with specific knowledge about programs and giving? Who do I contact?

Please contact Susan Sealy, Executive Director at 706-649-1016 or email foundation@columbustech.edu

Message From the Chair

As chairperson, I am looking forward to a very exciting year with the Col. Ralph Puckett, Jr. VECTR Center, adjancent to the main entrance of Ft. Benning, scheduled to be completed in May, 2026. It will serve not only the military and their families but the people living close to it who may not have the transportation to get to our main campus.

Our Board members will be building on their past successes providing support to the College and its programs as well as identifying new possibilities for growth and opportunity.
Although I have served on a number of other boards in the past, serving the Foundation Board is by far the most important, worthwhile, and meaningful Board I have ever served. Technical colleges are satisfying an ever-increasing need to provide skilled people to enter the trades. Our graduates will compete with 4-year college graduates in terms of compensation.

Of course, without your financial support, none of this will be possible. Over 22 million dollars were raised for the VECTR Center project, which is a humbling testament of the support of our community. I hope this will encourage significant giving going forward. Doing so will be one of the most worthwhile contributions that can be made to any organization.

The Board and I look forward to making a significant contribution to not only the College but the community as well.

J. Barrington Vaught, Chair

Mission Statement

Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc.’s mission is to provide support and advocate educational excellence and expansion of educational opportunities of Columbus Technical College by means of:

Voluntary leadership and assistance with fundraising activities
Fiduciary care of the Foundation’s assets for the long term benefit and enhancement of the College
Provide broad advice, consultation, and support of the President of the College in carrying out the mission of Columbus Technical College

The Columbus Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees has earned the distinguished honor of being named a Role Model Board by the State Technical College Foundation Association. These community volunteers work hard every day to improve the lives of Columbus Technical College students and we thank them.

Scholarships

CTC Foundation Scholarship Applications Open as Follows, 2024-2025
**All students will have an opportunity to apply for a scholarship**

To apply:
https://columbustech.awardspring.com

Click here to log in, use student credentials in the yellow box.
Once logged in, the scholarship opportunity will auto-populate based on your information on file.

Apply during July 1 – July 14 by 12:00am (midnight) for the below scholarships:

Fisher (Dental Hygiene students)
Klayder (ADN students)
RN Pay it Forward (ADN students)
Overstreet (All Nursing students)
Johnston (Surg Tech students)
Chhokar (Students with health-related majors

Apply during August 14 – August 30 by 12:00am (midnight) for the below scholarships:

Trustee (Students in all “other” programs which do not have a specific scholarship)
Gloria Dodds Johnson (Students in All Programs/community service)
Harris Rotary (Harris County students)
Eichman Award (Automotive students about to graduate),
Hoover (Carpentry students)
J. Robert Jones Student Support Grant (Students in All Programs)
Kelly Levinsohn (Paramedicine students)
Kyle Kelch-Ehouse (Students in Science, Manufacturing, or General Studies programs)
Larry Galbraith (Manufacturing students)
Melvin and Kai Gary (Air Conditioning Technology students)
Murray Solomon (Students that are Single Parents get preference)
Pezold (Culinary students)
Chipley Woman’s Club (Women students in Harris County)
KWLA (Child Care or Culinary students)

Apply during November 1 – November 13 by 12:00am (midnight) for the below scholarships:

Piedmont Pemberton (Respiratory Care students)
Aranas (Rad Tech students)
Baker (Health Science and Nursing students)
Storey (All students in a Competitive Admit Program)
Hartline (ADN students)
Drake (Medical Assisting students)

Conditions and Requirements:

Every major will have an opportunity to compete for a scholarship, but most require that you already have a GPA. In the event of a tie, the number/amounts of scholarship awards given may change.
Scholarship awards will be posted directly to the student’s account (no cash will be given) except for the Hoover Scholarship and Eichman award.
For self-paying students, you will be refunded the amount of the scholarship/s awarded to you. Unused scholarship awards may be used for immediate future semesters.
Students will be notified of their acceptance or denial via their student email. Please check it regularly.
Scholarship applications are reviewed by volunteers. Allowing them to see personal information such as GPA is a condition of applying.

Technical Difficulties:

If you used Awardspring.com last year, please make sure you log out and then log back in
Try a different browser or use a computer instead of a phone, or vice versa
Still having technical difficulties, please contact Susan Sealy:
- 706-649-1016
- ssealy@columbustech.edu
Include your student ID number and phone number in your message

Tax Forms

Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax

Determination Letter

IRS Determination Letter