Ways to Give

The easiest way to support Kent State is through a cash gift. You can make a contribution through numerous ways.

Charge your gift online. The university's secure online giving site can process your credit card or PayPal contribution to provide immediate support. Make your gift right now. 

Charge your gift by phone. If you would prefer to speak to someone from Kent State to make your credit card donation, please call 330-672-2222.

Wire transfer. Please direct your accountant or broker to contact the Kent State University Foundation for instructions.

Gifts of appreciated securities may offer better tax benefits than a gift of cash. Please ask your accountant or broker to contact the Kent State University Foundation for instructions.

Electronic transfer - Please ask your accountant or broker to contact the Kent State University Foundation for instructions.
 
Physical securities registered in the foundation's name. For donors who wish to have shares transferred into the Foundation’s name, consult your broker/agent or the security issuing agent for instructions. The foundation’s Federal Tax Identification Number is 34-6576307. After completion of transfer, send security via registered mail to the foundation. Please include a transmittal letter identifying the name and address of the donor, security description and quantity, and intended purpose of the gift.
 
Physical securities in the donor's name. If you wish to make a donation in the form of physical securities registered in your name, please contact the Foundation.

What is it?

Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a vehicle that allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants to be distributed from the fund over time. Donors can contribute to the fund as frequently as they like and recommend grants to their favorite charitable organization whenever it makes sense for them. The fund grows tax free.

How does the Kent State University Foundation (KSUF) Donor Advised Fund work?

KSUF receives the funds from the donor, provides the necessary IRS tax documentation and works with the Columbus Foundation to manage the fund. The Columbus Foundation is one of the largest community foundations in the country with more than $3 billion in assets and works with many higher education institutions to provide DAFs to their donors. The Columbus Foundation uses the Vanguard Family of Funds to invest the assets and charges an administrative fee of one percent. There is a minimum requirement of $10,000 to set up a fund. The donor should make special inquiry if cryptocurrency is the desired form of DAF funding as there are special requirements. After the fund is established, the donor will have access to a website to view the account’s balance and initiate grants. KSUF requires that at least 50 percent of the grants benefit the university.

If you are interested, please contact Jessica Vargo at jvargo6@kent.edu to begin the paperwork process to set up your Donor Advised Fund.

The university accepts real estate, including undeveloped land, farms, commercial buildings, vacation homes and residences. The tax benefits can be even more significant than for cash gifts. To learn more about real estate donations  please contact us.

Kent State University Foundation, 350 S. Lincoln Street, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, Ohio 44242-0001, advancement@kent.edu, 330-672-2222 (phone), 330-672-3049 (fax)

Bequests provide a way to leave a legacy after your lifetime. You may also establish a trust or annuity that can provide income to you or a loved one while benefiting the university.

Leave a Lasting Legacy - Did you know you can leave a lasting legacy and make a profound impact at Kent State University or WSKU without opening your checkbook? A gift in your will or living trust, also called a bequest, or gifts through IRA rollovers and annuities, are effective and flexible ways to support the future of our students, faculty and programs.

These types of gifts are one of our most important sources of individual support. They provide many tax benefits for our generous donors, but more importantly, they fund critical areas including student scholarships and academic programs that enable our remarkable students to be prepared to make limitless, positive impacts in their regions, across the nation and around the globe.

Estate Gifts Can Come in Many Forms - Did you know that gifts via will or trust do not have to only be a specific cash amount? These gifts can also be in the form of a specific asset, stocks and bonds, real estate, a percentage or remainder of your estate or other effects.

Contact Us - Kent State University Foundation, 350 S. Lincoln Street, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, Ohio 44242-0001, advancement@kent.edu, 330-672-2222 (phone), 330-672-3049 (fax)

Employee gifts provide funding for important programs, including student scholarships, and demonstrate employees' belief in our mission. Faculty and staff can contribute by credit card online, by mailing a check, by a gift of securities or through a planned gift. They can also use payroll deduction, which provides an easy way to make a one-time or ongoing gift.

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