Some $3.5 million has been given to the Lewis-Clark State College Foundation since May 2005, surpassing Campaign LC’s goal by $500,000.

Several six-figure gifts were donated, with the largest being $224,000.

LCSC Director of Advancement Lori Skelton says the vast majority of the donations are earmarked for scholarships for specific academic areas or athletic teams, as only $75,000 was unrestricted.

The total value of the LCSC Foundation is about $5.2 million and officials are already planning the next fundraising campaign. It will be coordinated with the college’s strategic plan to raise donations for specific goals, including buildings, other campus facilities, and academic programs.