Ways to Give
Donor support helps us provide scholarships, attract talented students and faculty, and support teaching and learning in engaging and academically rigorous environments. Your generosity benefits current students and underscores the value of a Stetson University degree. Gifts can be made in the following ways:
- Credit Card
- Check
- Payroll Deduction
- ACH and Wire Transfers
- Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds
- Real Estate
- Will or Trust
- IRAs
- Life Insurance
- Gift Annuities
- Donor Advised Funds
- Matching Gifts
Credit Card
Making an online gift is easy, convenient and secure. After making your online gift you will receive an email confirmation.
Check
Send your check made payable to Stetson University to:
Office of Development
Stetson University
421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8286
DeLand, FL 32723
Please indicate on your check if you would like to apply it to a specific program, department or project.
Employee Payroll Deduction (Stetson University)
Stetson University faculty and staff may set up a recurring automatic payroll deduction gift to the university. This option is not available for non-Stetson University employees.
ACH and Wire Transfers
ACH (Automated Clearing House) and wire transfers are gladly accepted by Stetson University.
ACH Payments
For accurate and timely processing of ACH transactions, it is important to ensure the following is correct:
- Bank routing number: 267084131
- Account Number: 321258060
- Account Name: EFT Master
Wire Transfers
Gifts can be sent to Stetson University directly via wire transfer. Please use the instruction sheet below to facilitate these types of transfers.
Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds
Contributing highly appreciated securities with low basis to Stetson University could help you save on taxes and avoid capital gains. For more information, read the stock transfer procedures document below, or call Lisa Marchi at 386-822-7464.
Real Estate
A charitable gift of real estate is accorded special treatment that make it an ideal gift property for you. Some of the potential benefits include reduced income taxes, reduced estate taxes, avoidance of capital gains, increased income for life and continued use of the property.
For more information, contact the Office of Gift Planning at 386-822-7461, or visit their website.
Will or Trust
Through a will or trust, you can plan for a future gift to Stetson University while also ensuring your loved ones will also receive benefits.
Charitable Lead Trust
With a charitable lead trust, you can donate to Stetson University, receive an immediate tax deduction and then pass your assets to your heirs at reduced tax rates.
For more information, contact the Office of Gift Planning at 386-822-7461, or visit their website.
IRAs
IRAs are a popular way of making gifts to Stetson University. Please read the instruction sheet below for instructions on how to electronic transfer an IRA Charitable Rollover.
Life Insurance
If you have a life insurance policy that is no longer needed, you can transfer ownership of the policy to support our mission. If you choose to keep your policy but want to make a future gift, you can leverage your policy simply by naming Stetson University as a beneficiary.
For more information, contact the Office of Gift Planning at 386-822-7461, or visit their website.
Gift Annuities
Charitable gift annuities can provide you with a way to maintain your current lifestyle and increase your financial security. In addition to fixed income for life and immediate tax benefits, you will benefit scholarship.
For more information, contact the Office of Gift Planning at 386-822-7461, or visit their website.
Donor Advised Funds
Donor-advised funds give you the ability to decide which area of scholarship you want to fund. If you plan to use a donor-advised fund to make your gift, please talk to one of our gift planning team members.
For more information, contact the Office of Gift Planning at 386-822-7461, or visit their website.
Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Find out by clicking below if your company has a matching gift policy.