The University is thankful to receive your gift, of any size, and it will be used in the way that you designate. Each gift is made as either a restricted gift or an unrestricted gift. Regardless of how you designate your gift, every gift is genuinely appreciated, and every gift will make a major difference.
Give online
Make a gift of any size to the Georgia Southern University Foundation using Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express™, DISCOVER®, ApplePay, Google Pay, Paypal or Venmo.
Send a check
Checks payable to “Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc.” should be mailed to:
Georgia Southern University Foundation
P.O. Box 1107
Statesboro, Georgia 30459
Please note your preferred area of support on the memo line.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
EFTs, or monthly bank drafts, are a convenient way to establish regular support for Georgia Southern University.
To begin an EFT or make an inquiry, please contact a staff member by calling (912) 478-1052 or email giving@georgiasouthern.edu.
Estate Planning
Provide support for Georgia Southern University in your estate. Our team is available to discuss your options – including opportunities to receive return income or other financial benefits during your lifetime.
To discuss your estate planning goals, contact us at 912-344-2600 or email jgerbsch@georgiasouthern.edu.
Stocks
By donating common stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other appreciated securities, you may also receive tax benefits that include avoiding long-term capital gains tax and income-tax deductions.
Before transferring a stock gift to Georgia Southern University, please call (912) 478-2000 or email giving@georgiasouthern.edu to learn how best to expedite your donation.
Merrill Lynch is our partner when accepting stock gifts. The following information may be helpful:
DTC #8862
For the Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc.
Acct. #72k04350
Contact for Merrill Lynch:
Elizabeth “Betsy” Klein
Registered Client Associate
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
Mail Code: GA9-819-02-00
{800} 782-5856
{912} 212-4406
Matching Gifts
Your employer may double or even triple your gift to Georgia Southern University. Your employer’s Human Resources department can provide details and a matching gift form.
Try this tool to learn if your employer will match your gift!
Real Estate Gifts
Gifts of donated property – primary and vacation homes, undeveloped land, commercial property, farms, and timberland – can be immediate or planned gifts.
To discuss real estate options, contact us at 912-344-2600 or email jgerbsch@georgiasouthern.edu.
Endowments
Endowments provide permanent, self-sustaining sources of funding for the university. You can create an endowment in your name or in the name of someone of your choosing. Endowments are created with a minimum philanthropic investment of $25,000 – either as an outright gift paid over time or through a bequest from your estate.
To learn more about establishing an endowment at Georgia Southern University, call 912-344-2600 or jgerbsch@georgiasouthern.edu.
Corporate and Foundation Giving
Philanthropic partnerships with Georgia Southern University foster positive business, academic, and community relationships for corporations and foundations.
To learn more about how your company or foundation can partner with Georgia Southern University through charitable giving, please contact us at 912-344-2600 or email jgerbsch@georgiasouthern.edu.
Gifts in Kind
Both tangible and intangible personal property can be gifted to Georgia Southern University. To inquire about a potential gift in kind, please call 912-478-2000 or email giving@georgiasouthern.edu.
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