"To qualify for calendar year tax purposes, what is the last day I can make a contribution in 2009"

It depends on your gift. If you're contributing by credit card at Stetson’s online giving site, you have until midnight Eastern Standard Time, December 31.

If you are sending your gift through the mail, payable by credit card, your gift must be received at Stetson by December 30th to allow for processing time. (We suggest allowing at least one week for postal delivery time, depending on where you live.)

Stock gifts should be made by Wednesday, December 23rd, to ensure adequate year-end processing. Click here (PDF) for stock transfer instructions.

If you are mailing your check, the envelope must be postmarked (and the check dated) by December 31st.

"What is the Annual Fund?"

Stetson University’s Annual Fund allows donors to support Stetson through gifts that sustain student scholarships. This fund gives donors the opportunity to have an immediate impact on the lives of deserving students.

"What is a Restricted Gift?"

Restricted gifts are earmarked for specific purposes such as a named scholarship, a specific school or program, or buildings.

"How is the money used?"

Annual Fund dollars directly benefit our most important endeavor, our students, by providing them with donor-funded scholarship support. Over $2 million is raised yearly for Stetson’s Annual Fund aiding over 80% of the students. Through your generosity, nearly 2,000 of our best and brightest students receive financial assistance to attend Stetson.

Restricted gifts are used for the purpose specified by the donor.

"How can my gift make a difference?"

Every gift, no matter the amount, has an immediate and meaningful impact on the Stetson community. Contributions add together and help maintain the quality of a Stetson education and help ensure the outstanding caliber of our students. Your participation is a vote of confidence in the University which allows us to secure additional funding from corporations and foundations.

"Is my gift to Stetson tax deductible?"

Yes. Because Stetson is qualified as a tax-exempted organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, all gifts to the University are tax deductible.

"Do matching gifts count toward donor recognition?"

At Stetson matching gifts count toward donor recognition. For example, a donor who gives $500 and whose company matches the gift one-to-one is recognized in the Presidential Counsellors program for a gift of $1,000 for that fiscal year.

"How can I donate appreciated stocks or securities?"

You can download a fact sheet on stock gifts called the Stock Transfer Procedures (PDF). This document explains the procedure for stock gifts.

"How do I make an online gift?"

You can click here to make an online gift now.

"Where do I mail my check?"

Checks may be mailed to:
Stetson University
Office of Development
421 North Woodland Boulevard, Unit 8286
DeLand, FL 32723

"What are your office hours?"

Our office hours are 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

"What if someone does not wish to be solicited by the University?"

If someone does not wish to be solicited, the person should call, write, or email the Office of Development and request that the University code the person's record for No Solicitation.