“Dallas College is the bridge to economic opportunity for students seeking high-demand careers, as well as employers seeking skilled, job-ready talent.”

Dallas College empowers students to enroll, persist, and complete their education—equipping them with the skills today's employers demand. Your support helps cultivate the next generation of innovators, practitioners, and leaders who will drive our region forward. Together, we can build a legacy of opportunity and growth.

Planned giving is a meaningful way to shape the future of Dallas College while aligning with your financial goals. Whether through a bequest, charitable trust, retirement assets, life insurance, or donor-advised fund, your gift can create lasting opportunities for students. By integrating philanthropy into your long-term plans, you ensure your legacy supports the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.

The philanthropic leadership of those individuals who have made planned gifts to Dallas College is recognized through the Bill J. Priest Legacy Society.

Dallas College Foundation offers a variety of giving options to help you make a meaningful impact while meeting your personal and financial goals. You can choose to make an expendable gift for immediate use or create an endowed fund that generates ongoing support. Endowments preserve the principal investment, ensuring your legacy empowers students for generations to come.

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Getting Started

There are many planned gifts that won’t affect your existing financial resources, but will have a significant impact on Dallas College Foundation. Give to the institution you care so much about, while maintaining control and flexibility.

Learn How You Can Give

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Make a Bequest

A bequest is a gift provision in your will or revocable living trust. All assets, including cash, securities, real estate, and tangible personal property, may be transferred to Dallas College Foundation at the end of your life.

Learn About Bequests

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The Ideal Gift for You?

When determining the right gift option, it’s vital to first decide your most important personal and family goal. This could range from maximizing tax benefits to preserving assets for your heirs.

Learn The Best Gift for You

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Inspiring Stories

Each and every day, donors to Dallas College Foundation are contributing to our mission and helping our institution make a lasting impact on students' lives. Read some of their stories.

Meet Our Donors