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

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 29 to allow for processing time. (We suggest allowing at least one week for postal delivery time, depending in where you live.)

Stock gifts should be made by Thursday, December 20, 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 31.

Stetson University will close for the holidays at the end of the business day on Friday, December 21, and will re-open for business on Tuesday, January 2. However, if you have any questions regarding year-end gifts while the University is closed, please call the Office of Development at 386-822-7455 and leave a voicemail message. When leaving your message, please be sure to include your name, phone number, date, time of call, and the nature of your question. We will be checking this number for messages on December 26, 27, 28, and 31, and someone will return your call.

"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 direct opportunity to change students' lives through both unrestricted and restricted giving.

"What is a Restricted Gift?"

Restricted gifts are earmarked for specific purposes such as a named, endowed scholarship or professorship, a specific school or program, or buildings. Although both restricted and unrestricted gifts are welcome, unrestricted gifts are of critical importance and benefit student scholarships.

"How is the money used?"

Annual Fund dollars directly benefit our most important endeavor, our students, by providing them with donor-funded scholarship support. Approximately $2.3 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.

"How can my gift make a difference?"

Every gift to the Annual Fund, no matter the amount, has an immediate and meaningful impact on the Stetson community. Contributions help maintain the quality of a Stetson education and help ensure the outstanding caliber of our students. Your participation in the Stetson University Annual Fund is a vote of confidence in the University which allows us to secure additional funding from corporations and foundations. Your participation at any level also influences Stetson’s national ranking.

"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. For how much you can deduct, consult your tax adviser and the IRS web site.

"Do matching gifts count toward donor recognition?"

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

"How can I dontate 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, or click Give Online Now on the navigation bar to the left.

"Where do I mail my check?"

Checks may be mailed to:
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.