How do I make 一份礼物 to
Penn State 新肯辛顿?
校友 and friends of Penn State 新肯辛顿 can provide support in a wide variety of ways. Gifts fall into two categories; outright or deferred 礼物. Both are of equal importance to us. 以任何形式, your gift to Penn State 新肯辛顿 will sustain a tradition of excellence for current and future generations of students, and will provide support for academic 程序s, teaching and learning at the campus.
Cash, checks, credit, or 在线 礼物
对于许多, these are the easiest ways to give, and they offer a tax deduction for the full amount of the gift in the year it is made. Pledges made over time (up to five years) may also be made, please call for details. Your company may match your gift with 一份礼物 of its own; check with your human resources office about this aspect of giving. 使 一份礼物 在线 and designate your gift to Penn State 新肯辛顿.
教师 and 工作人员 Contributions
Penn State 新肯辛顿 faculty and staff can use a Penn State Payroll Deduction Form to make contributions. Remember to specify that the gift is for the 新肯辛顿 campus and what area you would like to contribute to (ex. Future Fund, 体育运动).
Publicly traded stocks or securities
Much like cash, 礼物 of stock are tax deductible at full fair market value. The donor is not taxed on long-term capital appreciation. Your broker or tax adviser can be helpful to you in making this kind of gift.
递延的礼物
递延的礼物 include Bequests by Will, or a number of Charitable Remainder or Gift Annuity 程序s. For more information about these types of 礼物, contact the Office of Development and 校友关系.
In Memorial/In Honor of Gifts
To make 一份礼物 in memory of someone, please include with your contribution the name(s) and address of the family member(s) to whom you would like an acknowledgment sent. To honor a special person by making 一份礼物 in their name, please include with your contribution the honoree’s name and address, so the University may notify the person of your thoughtfulness.
Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)
The 宾西法尼亚 Department of Community Economic Development has approved the Corporation for Penn State as an Educational Improvement Organization under the EITC 程序. This designation allows businesses to contribute to Penn State 新肯辛顿 innovative educational 程序s and receive a tax credit in addition to their federal charitable deduction.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Corporate 匹配的礼物 are a great way for Penn State alumni, 父母, and friends to maximize personal contributions to the University and increase the impact of their gift. By taking advantage of a company's matching gift benefit, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of a contribution.
How do I get my gift matched?
Each company has its own guidelines for employees, 配偶, 退休人员, and widows/widowers, and it is often a simple procedure. Learn more about our 公司 & 基金会 匹配的礼物.
