The EC Foundation is dedicated to promoting Erskine College and Seminary in the manner envisioned by the founding fathers – as institutions which promote “knowledge joined with morals”  and Christian values in a liberal arts setting.

 

The EC Foundation was incorporated in April 2010 in response to the significant discord between the General Synod of the ARP Church and the Board of Trustees of the college and seminary at that time and the resulting uncertainty among alumni. The EC Foundation, a body seeking to support the traditional Erskine, is a 501-3c corporation maintained and controlled by alumni and friends of the college and seminary.

 

The ECFoundation is a conduit for designated gifts to the college and/or seminary and also for undesignated gifts.  The Board of Directors aims to make wise and responsible decisions in regard to how any undesignated funds are spent.

 

We continue to believe that the best interest of Erskine College and Seminary would be served by enabling the Board of Trustees to exercise their independent judgment in fulfillment of their legal, fiduciary, obligation to the College and Seminary .  At the same time we recognize and affirm the historical relationship between Erskine and the ARP denomination and would desire to see a supportive relationship continue.

 

The Foundation desires to see a culture at the college and seminary which is open, supportive, and encouraging, where personal and professional growth is fostered, where spiritual growth is encouraged, and where faculty, staff and students are treated fairly. 

 

The Foundation is financially responsible and accountable with all assets which are entrusted to it.  We use sound and widely acceptable financial-management practices.  Further, the Foundation complies with and makes every effort to exceed all legal, regulatory and ethical requirements that apply to any supportive involvement we have now or will develop in the future with this institution we cherish.