All Penn State supporters share one important reward for their gifts: the personal satisfaction of making an investment in human potential. Many of the University's finest accomplishments have been made possible by men and women who have chosen to benefit future generations of Penn Staters. There are many ways to give to 宾州州立银行, and our Office of Development looks forward to working with you to help provide a better future for the University.
如何让你的礼物有价值:
There are several ways to support 宾州州立银行. Some methods are very straightforward and others involve more long-term planning and permanency.
不受限制的给
Unrestricted gifts to 宾州州立银行 are the most flexible kinds of contributions and allow the University to direct its resources to the areas of greatest need. Gifts are typically used towards supporting the University's annual operating costs including faculty salaries, 学费费用, and general campus maintenance.
限制给
By designating their gifts towards specific campus projects, donors are able to match their giving to their areas of interest. 例如, a donor may wish to direct their gift to research in the biology department while someone else is interested in providing scholarship support for students in need.
给予的方式:
现金礼品
Gifts of cash are the most straightforward method for giving and are typically in the form of checks, 信用卡, 或者电子转账. Donors generally qualify for a tax deduction on their year-end taxes.
股票及证券
Securities that have grown in value while a donor has owned them can often result in special tax savings. In most cases, a donor may avoid capital gains taxes by donating them to 宾州州立银行. For more information on donating gifts of stock, 证券, 或者其他投资, 请联系Melissa Edwards, director of development and alumni relations, at (电子邮件保护) or 610-396-6006.
企业配对礼品
Corporate matching gifts 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.
Many corporations and businesses in our local area have a matching gift program. The following are some of the local corporations offering a matching gift program:
- 杰尔
- 空气产品公司
- 能源
- FirstEnergy公司
- 好时食品公司
- PPL公司
- 桑坦德银行
- UGI公司
- 威瑞森
- 富国银行(Wells Fargo)
Each company has its own guidelines for employees, spouses, retirees, and widows/widowers. Most corporate procedures are very simple:
- Request a Matching Form from your company.
- Complete and submit the form to Penn State along with your gift.
- Penn State will verify the completed form and return it to the company.
- The company issues a matching gift contribution to Penn State.
Please send completed forms along with your personal gift to:
宾州州立银行
Office of University Development
图尔佩霍肯路，P. O. 7009箱
阅读，宾州19610
Find out if your company has a matching gift program >
计划的礼物
Planned giving is often a cornerstone in a University's long-term fundraising priorities. These Planned Planned giving is a cornerstone in a University's long-term fundraising priorities. These gifts are usually deferred, meaning they are arranged now and fulfilled later. Planned gifts frequently benefit a donor and their family by providing additional income and offering immediate tax advantages. Examples of planned gifts include donations made through a donor's will or retirement plan, 慈善捐赠年金, and charitable remainder trusts. For more information on the many planned giving options, 请联系Melissa Edwards, director of development and alumni relations, at (电子邮件保护) or 610-396-6006.