Ways to Give
There are many ways to make a gift to Emporia State University. All gifts are made through the ESU Foundation, a separate nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization that exists to support ESU. The ESU Foundation invests, manages and stewards funds in the best interest of donors and the university.
When you make a gift to ESU you have the flexibility of determining the best giving option for you. Thank you for considering an investment in ESU’s future and empowering education. Every gift, regardless of size, is appreciated.
Online Giving
ESU's Marketplace opens giving opportunities to the online community. Click the "Give to ESU" link at the top of the university's homepage, or access Marketplace directly through this link to explore the variety of areas your contribution to Emporia State University will be appreciated.
Unrestricted Gifts
Unrestricted gifts allow the university to support its greatest needs. Unrestricted gifts are used to support expenses such as student financial aid, teaching, research equipment, facilities and many more needs.
Annual Gifts
ESU depends upon annual gifts to maintain a consistent gift stream. Annual gifts come from many sources including direct mail, the student call center, special events and special campaigns.
Directed Gifts
Gifts designated to a specific school, student scholarship, program, or other university priority.
Current Use Gifts
Gifts designated to a current use for the short term.
Endowment Gifts
Endowments offer donors the opportunity to make a gift over the long term. Endowments create a predictable source of income and provide a lasting legacy. The minimum endowment level is $10,000.
Matching Gifts
Many companies match their employee’s charitable gifts. Such programs typically match all—or a percentage of—an employee contribution, creating a partnership between the employee and the organization. Matching gift forms are available from your employer’s personnel office.
Gift Pledges
The ESU Foundation welcomes a gift pledge—a formal statement of intent to make a gift over a period of time. Each pledge payment is eligible for a charitable tax deduction.
Planned Gifts
Planned or deferred gifts have several giving instruments including bequests, life-income plans, life insurance, and other options from a donor’s estate. Some vehicles increase a donor’s income, earn valuable income-tax deductions and may reduce estate taxes. Please visit the ESU Foundation website for a complete description of planned giving vehicles and consider creating a legacy gift. Donors providing a planned gift become members of The Lyman B. Kellogg Society and receive annual recognition and invitations to events and activities.
Black & Gold Society
A presidential membership organization designed to support student scholarships and guide major campus initiatives. Members participate through a $1,500 annual gift.