  Formed in January 1980, the LSCC Foundation is a direct support organization established for the purpose of assisting the college in fulfilling its mission of excellence in education, service to the community and financial assistance to qualified students. Each year, the Foundation provides over $50,000 for Presidential, Principal, Ambassador and Financial Aid Scholarships, as well as additional funds for special scholarships approved through the Foundations Scholarship Committee. In addition, the Foundation currently administers over 350 scholarships provided by individuals, corporations, and civic organizations. The Foundation also supports LSCC through the funding of projects which directly or indirectly benefit students. These projects have included assistance for the Classroom Instructional Equipment, Athletics Department Equipment, the College Libraries, the Nursing Program, College Computer Labs, and Support for faculty, staff, and students. Because LSCC is not fully supported by the State of Florida, private support is essential to the college. Such private support is made possible through donations to the Foundation, which has been designated as a nonprofit direct-support organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code. Information regarding specific types of donations handled by the Foundation, as well as information on the tax benefits of such donations, is available in the Foundation Office, through the Foundation Executive Director.
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