Why give to the College?

  • Your gift can move vision care forward. Each new change in vision care brings new challenges – you can move the College above and beyond its present and with it, the future of vision care.
  • Your gift can support the differential. Few are aware that the College relies heavily on the donations of friends – less than 50% of the budget for operations is supported by tuition.
  • Your gift can make a big difference in the life of an individual. Whether through the education of a future optometrist or through direct patient care, you will help more people to acquire clear and comfortable vision – and with that, a far better quality of life.

Who gives?

Everyone who cares about the future of vision. The College is proud to recognize its many donors and provides several donor lists for your perusal – Annual Fund Donors and Donors of Distinction.

How to give

It’s easy. Explore the Ways To Give options. Then contact a member of the College Relations Staff. We enjoy being of service and look forward to hearing from you, either by phone, email, or through the Request for More Information.

The Southern California College of Optometry is a nonprofit organization – most gifts qualify for a federal, and often a state, income-tax charitable deduction. As with all financial considerations, we encourage you to discuss potential tax advantages and other implications for charitable giving with your attorney, tax advisor or financial consultant. The College observes the internationally accepted Donor Bill of Rights.