WC Foundation sees 62 percent growth in contributions
Donors give nearly $10 million to support students in the last 10 years
The Weatherford College Foundation has announced a 62 percent year-over-year increase in contributions in the 2025 fiscal year, which ended Aug. 31. Donors gave more than $818,000 to support WC students compared to approximately $505,000 in the previous fiscal year.
“This year’s unprecedented level of giving is a testament to the deep belief our community has in the power of education,” said Brent Gough, WC Foundation president. “These contributions directly impact the lives of our students—providing scholarships and ensuring that Weatherford College continues to be a place of opportunity.”
Donors have given more than $9.7 million to the WC Foundation in the last 10 years.
Gifts are designated for a number of programs, with scholarships being the most popular. Individuals, companies and foundations also made gifts to support the Student Emergency Fund as well as WC’s fine arts, athletics, agriculture and other programs.
“Yet again, the friends of Weatherford College have collectively gone above and beyond in their philanthropic efforts,” said Dr. Tod Allen Farmer, WC president. “Thanks to their generosity, Weatherford College is changing more lives than ever before.”
In FY 2025, the foundation received 474 gifts. In addition to multiple five- and six-figure donations, the foundation received more than 340 gifts of $500 or less. Leaders are also working with multiple donors regarding estate gifts through the foundation’s planned giving program.
Along with Gough and Farmer, the WC Foundation Board of Directors includes Nancy Stuart (vice president), Justin Hooper (treasurer), Jacy Guynes (secretary), Dr. Arleen Atkins, Lin Bearden, Jamie Bodiford Brinkley, Warren Creason, Doug Dowd, Vickie Durant, Roy Eaton, Lisa Flowers, Paul Gray, Chris Hodges, Sen. Phil King, Dr. Sumant Kumar, Lonna Leach, Sheryl Lesch, Dr. Tom MacKenzie, Courtney Paschall, Mike Scott, Ashtyn Sweatt and Mark Tackett.
Established in 1978, the WC Foundation exists to support Weatherford College and its students. For more information, visit wc.edu/foundation or contact Brent Baker, executive director, at bbaker@wc.edu or 817-598-6275.