Currently, The Foundation manages more than two million dollars in gifts including endowed gifts. These funds comprise more than 150 accounts which directly support and services to the students, faculty and staff of Central State University. It receives and manages all private funds raised by the University from more than 925 donors annually. Gifts to the University and Foundation take many forms including cash, securities, real estate, and planned gifts such as charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, and bequests. Below are brief descriptions of the various giving options that you may choose from when making a gift to the University.
Cash Cash is often the most convenient form of giving.
Cash gifts are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes, provided deductions are itemized. In conjunction with a cash gift many donors are employed by organizations Matching Gift programs . In most instances these programs will match your contribution on a 1 for 1 basis. There are some organizations that will match on a 1.5 for 1 and 2 for 1 basis. Please consult with your organization's human resources office for additional information on matching gift opportunities.