Gifts to athletics typically are cash gifts, but contributions of personal property, goods or services, real estate or appreciated securities can mean substantial support for the SMS athletics program.
Many companies have matching gift programs.
You should contact your personnel office for more information and an appropriate matching gift form to send with your gift. Be aware that some companies have eligibility restrictions on gifts they will match. You can qualify now for high levels of recognition within the Southwest Missouri State University Foundation by making the Foundation a beneficiary in your will or by setting up a life income trust through the Foundation. Both of these methods of making substantial gifts to athletics may provide significant income and estate tax savings. Honorary and Memorial Gifts Honorary and memorial gifts are a fitting way to pay tribute to someone's life and accomplishments while strengthening the SMS athletics program.