The University is thankful to receive your gift, of any size, and it will be used in the way that you designate. Each gift is made as either a restricted gift or an unrestricted gift. Regardless of how you designate your gift, every gift is genuinely appreciated, and every gift will make a major difference.
Give online
Make a gift of any size to the ֱ Foundation using Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express™, DISCOVER®, ApplePay, Google Pay, Paypal or Venmo.
Send a check
Checks payable to “ֱ Foundation, Inc.” should be mailed to:
ֱ Foundation
P.O. Box 1107
Statesboro, Georgia 30459
Please note your preferred area of support on the memo line.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
EFTs, or monthly bank drafts, are a convenient way to establish regular support for ֱ.
To begin an EFT or make an inquiry, please contact a staff member by calling (912) 478-1052 or email giving@georgiasouthern.edu.
Estate Planning
Provide support for ֱ in your estate. Our team is available to discuss your options – including opportunities to receive return income or other financial benefits during your lifetime.
To discuss your estate planning goals, contact us at 912-344-2600 or email dcutler@georgiasouthern.edu.
Stocks
By donating common stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other appreciated securities, you may also receive tax benefits that include avoiding long-term capital gains tax and income-tax deductions.
Before transferring a stock gift to ֱ, please call (912) 478-2000 or email giving@georgiasouthern.edu to learn how best to expedite your donation.
Merrill Lynch is our partner when accepting stock gifts. The following information may be helpful:
DTC #8862
For the ֱ Foundation, Inc.
Acct. #72k04350
Contact for Merrill Lynch:
Elizabeth “Betsy” Klein
Registered Client Associate
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
Mail Code: GA9-819-02-00
{800} 782-5856
{912} 212-4406
Matching Gifts
Your employer may double or even triple your gift to ֱ. Your employer’s Human Resources department can provide details and a matching gift form.
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Real Estate Gifts
Gifts of donated property – primary and vacation homes, undeveloped land, commercial property, farms, and timberland – can be immediate or planned gifts.
To discuss real estate options, contact us at 912-344-2600 or email dcutler@georgiasouthern.edu.
Endowments
Endowments provide permanent, self-sustaining sources of funding for the university. You can create an endowment in your name or in the name of someone of your choosing. Endowments are created with a minimum philanthropic investment of $25,000 – either as an outright gift paid over time or through a bequest from your estate.
To learn more about establishing an endowment at ֱ, call 912-344-2600 or dcutler@georgiasouthern.edu.
Corporate and Foundation Giving
Philanthropic partnerships with ֱ foster positive business, academic, and community relationships for corporations and foundations.
To learn more about how your company or foundation can partner with ֱ through charitable giving, please contact us at 912-344-2600 or email dcutler@georgiasouthern.edu.
Gifts in Kind
Both tangible and intangible personal property can be gifted to ֱ. To inquire about a potential gift in kind, please call 912-478-2000 or email giving@georgiasouthern.edu.
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