Ways to Give

A planned gift is a way to leave a lasting legacy and make a profound impact on Kent State University well into the future. A gift made in your will or living trust or through IRA rollovers and annuities are effective and flexible ways to support Kent State students, faculty and programs.

Planned gifts are one of Kent State’s most important sources of philanthropic support and provide tax benefits to donors in addition to the critical impact on our students and the entire Kent State community.

Donors who choose to make a planned gift have many options beyond bequesting a specific cash amount. Planned gifts also include donations of assets, stocks and bonds, real estate and more.

Faculty and staff support of Kent State goes above and beyond the work we do every day and strengthens our university as a result. What sets us apart is how we come together for our students.

Faculty and staff can contribute to Kent State by any method available to all donors such as online gifts by credit card, PayPal or Venmo, by mail or phone, through the donation of securities, planned giving and more.

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Faculty and staff are also able to make gifts to Kent State via payroll deduction. To set up a payroll deduction to the fund of your choice, complete the form linked below.

Payroll Deduction Form 

The creation of an endowment allows for your gift to Kent State to reach far into the future. Endowments at Kent State can take on many forms including scholarships; endowed positions such as professorships, program chairs and directors, and deans; and programs such as schools, departments, colleges and more.

Endowments can be created through an outright gift or through a planned gift. The minimum amount required to establish an endowment at Kent State is $25,000. There are additional requirements for the endowment of positions and programs.

For more information on establishing an endowment at Kent State, contact [email] or [phone].

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The university accepts almost any kind of real estate, including undeveloped land, farms, commercial buildings, vacation homes or residences as contributions. The tax benefits can be even more significant than for cash gifts.

To learn more about donations of real estate contact, contact us at giftplan@kent.edu or 330-672-1000.

Kent State accepts gifts of appreciated securities such as stocks and bonds as contributions. These types of gifts may offer better tax benefits than gifts of cash. 

Electronic Transfer

Gifts of securities can be made to Kent State through electronic transfer by asking your  accountant or broker to contact the Kent State University Foundation at [phone] or [email] for instructions.

Physical Securities Registered to the Foundation

You can also have securities transferred into the Kent State University’s name by working with your accountant, broker or issuing agent. After the transfer is complete, send the security via registered mail and include the transmittal letter identifying the name and address of the donor, the security description and transfer and where you would like your donation directed.

Physical Securities Registered to the Donor

If you wish to make a donation of physical securities registered in your name, please contact Jordan Brace at the Kent State University Foundation at jbrace1@kent.edu or 330-672-0440.

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If you are interested in discussing a potential gift, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement for more information.

NEED CONTACT INFORMATION

The Kent State University Foundation’s Federal Tax Identification Number is 34-6576307.

The Kent State University Foundation’s mailing address is:

Kent State University Foundation
350 S. Lincoln St.
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001