FAQs

The One LSC Employee Giving Program (EGP) engages all LSC employees in donating to student scholarships, college programs, and emergency assistance for students and faculty/staff. To foster a culture of philanthropy the LSC Foundation EGP is a year-round initiative that not only invites employees to donate but also engages and educates employees on ways to partner with the Foundation and give back through volunteer opportunities.

The LSC Foundation asks the community for support throughout the year. It is critical for the community, including other foundations and our corporate partners, to know that our employees support the mission of the college and are the first ones to contribute.

In today's demanding workforce and changing economy, it is vital that LSC programs remain cutting-edge, that students study in state-of-the art environments, and that students and employees in need of financial assistance receive it. These demands go well beyond what tuition and tax dollars can provide.

In 2024-2025 the Foundation provided $3,026,775 to 2,566 students. Plus $3.3 million in program and emergency support to Lone Star College students and employees.

Your donation can be designated to the eligible scholarship or program fund of your choice, the area of greatest need (unrestricted), student scholarships, student emergency assistance, employee emergency assistance, meal plan vouchers, or to a planned endowment.

Any amount counts toward participation in the Employee Giving Program, as every single dollar raised is important, and makes a difference. Please note that all gifts given by employees will be counted regardless of the amount and date the gift was given.

Yes, all contributions to LSC Foundation are tax-deductible. The Foundation will provide you with a letter for tax purposes.

Since 2015, LSC employees increased their giving from 8% to an average of 34%! We also increased annual income from Employee Giving donations from $36,000 to nearly $1.6 million.

Student scholarships help pay for tuition, supplies, licensure testing and other expenses. Additionally, many college programs receive support from Foundation funds that help them to expand and innovate. Finally, both employees and students benefit from Foundation funds in times of crisis.

The easiest and most efficient way to participate in Employee Giving is through payroll deduction. A few simple steps in iStar and you are supporting our students! You are also welcome to donate via cash, check or credit card. For more information on ways to give contact us at foundation@lonestar.edu or visit visit lonestar.edu/giving.

Payroll deduction is the most efficient way for employees to support the EGP, and it ultimately results in a higher level of support, which equals more scholarship dollars for our students! Additionally, payroll deduction is the best way for the employee to have control over the deductions, as only the employee can set the deduction amount, the goal amount, the end date, and the fund designation.

Human Resources and Payroll are the only departments involved in paychecks. Once Payroll deducts the amount specified for charitable giving by the employees for each pay period, they send a check for that total amount to the Foundation. HR provides a report on employees' deduction preferences, and then the Foundation allocates the funds.

The Foundation maintains donor confidentiality for all of our supporters. As a participant in the Employee Giving Program, you are a donor and therefore your giving information will remain confidential.