Ways to Give
All gifts, no matter the size, are important to Emporia State University. Without charitable contributions, ESU is unable to enhance educational opportunities and attract the best and brightest students. We invite you to invest in the future of our students and the university. Browse the list below to find the donation plan that suits your needs and interests.
Click to learn more about: • Black and Gold Society• Bequest in a will or living trust • Charitable remainder annuity trust |
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Please note that the Emporia State University Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity. Before investing in the future of ESU, we recommend that you check with your accountant or attorney to determine the tax implications of your gift(s).
The Black and Gold Society
The Black and Gold Society is a presidential membership organization designed for those
who care deeply about the success of Emporia State University. Go to the society's web page to learn more.
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Annual gifts
The university depends on annual gifts to maintain the high quality learning experiences that we want our students to receive. Annual gifts come from a variety of sources, including direct mail, the annual phonathon and campus and community drives.
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Cash gifts
A simple gift of cash is the easiest way to support ESU. Make your check payable to: Emporia State University Foundation, Inc., and mail to 1500 Highland, Emporia, KS 66801, or you may give online.
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Real property
Real property such as a residence, farm, ranch, commercial property, or undeveloped land may be donated. These gifts may provide tax savings to the donor and the gift is available for use by the university immediately. Property may also be donated as a planned gift through an estate.
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Gifts in kind
Tangible assets such as works of art, books, equipment and furnishings may be donated. The allowable deduction for such gifts depends on related use and the appraised value. Per IRS guidelines, only gifts that support the ESU mission and programs are acceptable. Click here to download the ESU Foundation's gift-in-kind form. Print the form and mail it to the Foundation with all applicable documentation.
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Gifts of securities
Appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds entitle a donor to two income tax benefits: avoidance of capital gains and the use of the securities’ fair market value on the date of the gift for an income tax charitable deduction. Transfer instructions are available from the Foundation upon request. Contact Trisha at (620) 341-6472 or e-mail her.
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Corporate matching gifts
Many corporations match gifts their employees make to charitable organizations. If your employer has a matching gift program, your gift to ESU may be expanded - in some cases doubled or tripled. Contact your company's personnel or human resources department for details and forms. A list or matching gift companies, provided by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) can be found on the Foundation website.
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Gifts of endowments
Endowments offer donors an opportunity to ensure their gift lasts forever. The minimum amount needed to create an endowed fund at ESU is $10,000, which can be given at one time or extended over a five-year period. Opportunities exist to endow scholarships, departmental support, endowed chairs and professorships. An endowment will provide you or your family a permanent legacy for generations.
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Bequest in a will or living trust
The most common form of an estate gift is a bequest through a will or trust. It may be stated as a percentage of the estate or for a specific dollar amount. An example of simple language that could be used is:
I give to Emporia State University Foundation Inc.,1500 Highland, Emporia, KS 66801, the sum of $____________; or ____% of my estate to provide support for Emporia State University.
If you wish to designate your gift for a specific purpose, please contact a development officer at the Foundation, (620) 341-5440.
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Donor-advised funds
A donor-advised fund can be created through your will or trust, allocating a specific amount or percentage of your estate to be left to the Foundation. An endowment is then established in your family’s name. The Foundation will annually distribute dollars to a list of non-profit organizations you select. Donor-advised funds can also be established for charitable giving during your lifetime.
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Charitable gift annuity
A charitable gift annuity is a contract between the Foundation and donor in which the donor transfers assets to the Foundation in exchange for a promise to pay him/her an annuity. In return for the gift, donors receive an immediate tax deduction and a fixed income on a regular basis for life.
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Deferred gift annuity
A deferred gift annuity is a valuable tool for retirement that includes an immediate charitable tax deduction. Donors make a current gift to the ESU Foundation, but defer receipt of the income until a pre-selected date.
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Charitable lead trust
A charitable lead trust provides an income to the ESU Foundation for a term of years. The remainder interest at the end of the term provides a tax-reduced transfer to the donor or to family members.
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Charitable remainder annuity trust
An annuity trust pays a fixed amount which does not vary from year to year. The amount is established when the trust is created.
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Charitable remainder unitrust
The unitrust is used to make a life income gift that specifies a percentage of payout to a specified recipient. The income recipient receives regular income payments, equal to the percentage of the trust assets as revalued each year.
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Life insurance
A donor can contribute a "paid up" life insurance policy to the Foundation and receive an income tax deduction. Or, name the Foundation as the primary beneficiary, resulting in an estate tax savings, but no income tax deduction. Or, the donor can name the Foundation as owner and beneficiary of a policy and receive an income tax deduction for the amount of the premiums paid.
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Retained life estate
A donor may transfer a personal residence or a farm to the Foundation, while retaining the right to live there for life. Donor receives a charitable income tax deduction for a portion of the appraised market value at the time of the transfer and escapes capital gains tax on the appreciation. The estate will be entitled to a charitable tax deduction.
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Retirement accounts
Retirement plans are a tax-effective way to make a charitable gift. The account or a percentage of the account can be passed directly to the Foundation as a primary beneficiary. Or, it can be transferred to a deferred giving arrangement that will pay an income for life to a family member, with the remaining assets in the account passing on to ESU.
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Payroll deduction
ESU faculty and staff may support the fund of their choice automatically through payroll deduction. Just $10 a pay period yields a $260 gift in one year! Download a payroll deduction form here, and send it to the Foundation.
Last Updated September 30, 2008