Ways to Give

Cash

Gifts of cash are the most common form of giving. Outright gifts of cash to West Virginia State University Foundation, Inc. are charitable contributions and qualify for deductions on your federal income tax return for those who itemize deductions. Cash gifts may be unrestricted and serve the greatest needs of West Virginia State University or restricted for a specific program.

  • Credit/Debit Card: Make a gift safely and securely online today.
  • Check: Please make the check payable to West Virginia State University Foundation. Checks should be mailed to: The WVSU Foundation, Inc.100 Barron Drive, East Hall P.O. Box 1000 Institute, WV 25112-1000. You can click here to find and print our downloadable form.

WVSU Monthly Sustainers

By making a commitment to give monthly to WVSU, Sustainers will save paper, time and university resources. It is convenient: no need to worry about sending a check every month or making sure you’re on track to make your yearly goals. 

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Planned Gifts

Planned gifts make an enormous and lasting impact on West Virginia State University creating a legacy for WVSU students that lasts for generations. Supporting WVSU with a Legacy Gift is a great way to ensure that WVSU remains strong for years to come.

We’ve partnered with FreeWill: a free estate planning resource to help you write your legally valid will and create other important estate planning documents.

If you have been so generous as to include a bequest to West Virginia State University as part of your estate plan, please fill out this short form to let us know.

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Beneficiary Designation

Did you know that there are additional assets not covered in a standard will or trust? If you have an IRA, 401(k), life insurance policy, or any additional accounts, these are called “non-probate assets,” and they need to be planned separately. Using this online tool, you can log all of your assets, name West Virginia State University as a beneficiary to make a real difference for students, and receive printable instructions on how to set each one up with your broker.

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Smart Giving
Rather than donating cash, many of our donors are opting for smarter giving, non-cash options that not only support our mission but may also offer a variety of tax benefits. Click one of the links below to learn more about giving stocks, cryptocurrency, gifts from your IRA, and making a grant from a donor-advised fund. 

Gifts of Stock

Donating stocks allows you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. Use this tool to donate stock so we can track your gift, send you the correct receipt, and you can get the tax savings you deserve. 

If you would prefer to make your donation through your broker, access our transfer information from the link above to notify WVSU of your gift. 

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Donor Advised Fund (DAFs)

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today. The secure DAF link below:

●    Automatically links with your DAF
●    Allows you to recommend how you’d like your gift to be used
●    Notifies West Virginia State University Foundation of your intentions

Using the link below to grant from your DAF also saves us a lot of time, so thank you! It’s a great way to ensure consistent financial support while saving cash for immediate needs.

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IRA Gifts

If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it! By using the link below to give from your IRA, you can auto-complete your paperwork and we can track your gift to send you the proper tax receipts. 

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Other Gifts

Payroll Deduction (Faculty Staff Giving)

West Virginia State University faculty and staff are loyal supporters of the university and its students. Members of the faculty and staff of the university may their annual donations via payroll deduction and also become a member of the Tower Club. Available only to WVSU faculty and staff to support students and programs.  

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Gifts of Real Estate

A gift of appreciated real estate provides an immediate tax deduction of the value of the property. You may choose to fund a life income plan or other trust with the proceeds from the sale of real estate. Please contact Foundation@wvstateu.edu or call (304) 766-3020.

Gifts-in-Kind

Other ways to give to West Virginia State University Foundation, Inc. include the donation of book collections, art works, maps, furniture, equipment and many other items that can be used for legitimate educational purposes. The tax value of these gifts is a matter determined by you and qualified appraisers and approved by the Internal Revenue Service. Gifts such as these are charitable contributions and are deductible to the full extent allowed by law. The Foundation reserves the right to refuse a gift if it does not meet the educational purposes of the University. Please contact Foundation@wvstateu.edu or (304) 766-3020.