Wake Tech Foundation

The Wake Tech Foundation cultivates and manages an array of resources critical to Wake Tech Community College's success:

• Corporate investments
• Private grants
• Alumni and employee contributions
• Financial and in-kind support from many friends of the college

These resources allow the college to meet instructional and institutional needs and continue to offer top-quality, affordable education and training to the Wake County region.

2024-25 Foundation activity

• Cash contributions: $4,680,000
• In-kind donations and special events revenue: $2,663,000
• Student support spending: $1,797,000
• College support spending: $1,430,000
• Scholarships awarded: 2,163
• Scholarship awards (degree and non-degree students): $1,246,000
• Employee Tuition Assistance: $95,000

Through your generous support, a total of $8.7 million was raised in 2024-25 to advance scholarships, enhance student services, foster faculty and staff innovation and invest in technology. As of June 30, 2025, the Foundation's endowment comprises 119 individual funds, collectively valued at approximately $15.9 million.

Adults from all walks of life look to Wake Tech for quality education and training that is affordable and accessible. The Foundation's mission is to make an education possible for anyone in our community who wants one – and donors help make that happen.

Every student has a story – and every story is unique – but they all benefit from the support of donors. Your generous gifts help Wake Tech continue its mission of changing lives through education.

The Foundation offers many opportunities and avenues in which to invest in the college. You may wish to give to the Wake Tech Fund, allowing the college the freedom to meet needs as they arise, or you may choose to designate part or all of your gift to a specific program, scholarship or fund.

Regardless of whether it is restricted or unrestricted, your investment will assist Wake Tech in meeting its most critical institutional and instructional needs. Give today, knowing 100% of your investment will support the college, our dedicated faculty and staff and our more than 72,000 students. The Wake Tech Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so donations are tax-deductible.