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Our easy to use and secure online giving page allows you to give now to direct your gift to the specific cause or initiative that resonates with you. You have the option to make a one-time gift or to create a sustaining gift through recurring payments.

Access Kent State's online giving form at the link below. We accept all major credit cards as well as PayPal and Venmo.

Make a Sustaining Gift

A sustaining gift to Kent State is a recurring gift made monthly, quarterly or annually to the fund of your choice. In addition to choosing the frequency of your gift, you can set a stop date for your gift or elect to leave it open-ended.

To make a sustaining gift visit our , choose your gift amount and select the “Make this a recurring payment” option. You will be prompted to select whether you want your payment to repeat monthly, quarterly or annually and you can then choose the start date and stop date (if applicable) for your gift.

You can contact the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement at 330-672-GIFT (4438) at any time to adjust or stop your gift.

Payroll Deductions for Kent State Employees

If you are a Kent State employee and would like to set up a payroll deduction please visit complete the  or visit the Faculty and Staff Giving page for more information.

Kent State accepts gifts over the phone during normal business hours, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

To charge your gift over the phone, call Kent State’s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement at 330-672-GIFT (4438). If you wish to give to a specific area, please be ready with the name of the fund where you would like your contribution directed.

We accept all major credit cards for over-the-phone contributions.

Kent State accepts gifts through the mail in the form of checks, money orders and wire transfers.

Check or Money Order

If paying by check or money order, please include a note with your name, address, phone number and information about where your donation should be directed.

Wire Transfer

If paying by wire transfer, please direct your accountant or broker to contact the ������ Foundation for further instructions at [phone] or [email].

Where to Mail Your Gift

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

A planned gift is a way to leave a lasting legacy and make a profound impact on ������ 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.

Explore Ways to Give 

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.

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 ������ Foundation at [phone] or [email] for instructions.

Physical Securities Registered to the Foundation

You can also have securities transferred into the ������’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 ������ 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 ������ Foundation’s Federal Tax Identification Number is 34-6576307.

The ������ Foundation’s mailing address is:

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