Giving - Gender Studies - Boise State University

Ways to Give to Gender Studies at Boise State University

You may think that giving to an academic program at a university requires a huge investment in one lump sum. However, that is not the case! People of all income levels can and do support Gender Studies at Boise State University in a variety of ways. You can choose to make your gift over time in amounts that fit your personal financial situation. Here are some options for you to consider.

Outright Gifts

Gifts may be designated to Gender Studies in the following ways:

A donation in cash, by check, or charged to a credit card can be made at any time and in any amount.

Cash Gifts - usually hand-delivered
Checks - Made payable to the Boise State University Foundation with a notation that the gift is to be used for Gender Studies can be hand-delivered or mailed to:

Credit Cards - Visa / Mastercard - often transacted over the phone (208-426-3276)

Other Options in Giving

For more information on the following giving options, please call:

Fredrika Pierson Clement, Development Director
Boise State University Foundation
1910 University Avenue
Boise, ID 83725
phone 208-426-1326
fax 208-426-4001

Appreciated Property - securities and real estate - for a gift to Gender Studies at Boise State University of a personal residence or a farm, you may benefit from the tax advantages of the gift while retaining the right to live there during your lifetime.
Gifts in Kind - Contributions of equipment, books or other materials needed by Gender Studies qualify as charitable deductions.
Life Insurance
Planned Gifts - Planned or deferred gifts may offer the donor significant tax advantages.
- Designating Boise State University's Gender Studies Program as a beneficiary in your will - by providing for the program in your will, you can ensure quality educational opportunities for future generations of students.
- Life Income Agreements - cash, appreciated securities, or real estate may be used to establish life income trusts.
- Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts provide the tax advantages of current contributions with the security of fixed, lifetime incomes, generally for the donors and their spouses. The agreed upon annual payments remain unchanged regardless of how the investments perform.
- Charitable Remainder Unitrusts are irrevocable trusts that provide a hedge against inflation by adjusting the annual amounts paid to you to the fair market value of the assets in the trusts.
Matching Gifts - If you work for a matching gift company, your gift to Gender Studies could double or even triple when your company matches your gift. To take advantage of this opportunity, obtain a matching gift form from your personnel or corporate contributions office and include it with your gift.