{"id":29,"date":"2023-09-15T10:42:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T14:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni-dev\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2026-05-04T12:55:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T16:55:32","slug":"ways-to-give","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/make-a-gift\/ways-to-give\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Give"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns full-width is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p>You can make a financial contribution in a variety of ways. Explore each topic below to\u00a0learn more about available giving options. If you have questions about any of these giving options, let us know! Contact the Development Office at 800\u20114\u2011Transy (800\u2011487\u20112679) or <a href=\"mailto:giving@transy.edu\">giving@transy.edu<\/a>. Individual contact information is also available on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/stay-connected\/your-staff\/\">office staff page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your donations make an impact on the entire Transylvania community. <strong>Thank you for your generous support.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id29_0d2f7d-ef .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:0px;}.kt-accordion-id29_0d2f7d-ef .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id29_0d2f7d-ef > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:1px solid 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.kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:0px;}.kt-accordion-id29_0d2f7d-ef .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id29_0d2f7d-ef > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:1px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:1px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:1px solid #f2f2f2;}.kt-accordion-id29_0d2f7d-ef > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id29_0d2f7d-ef .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #878787;border-right:1px solid #878787;border-bottom:1px solid #878787;border-left:1px solid #878787;}.kt-accordion-id29_0d2f7d-ef .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id29_0d2f7d-ef > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #444444;border-right:1px solid #444444;border-bottom:1px solid #444444;border-left:1px solid #444444;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id29_0d2f7d-ef kt-accordion-has-10-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane29_542f3f-56\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" aria-label=\"Automatic Monthly Gifts\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Automatic Monthly Gifts<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Becoming a Pioneer Monthly Partner (formerly GEM) is a convenient and secure way to give to Transylvania University. Giving a little each month can make a huge difference for our students. You can set up a recurring gift in a variety of ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatically using our online payment system \u2014 Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/make-a-gift\/giving\/\">contribution<\/a> page and set up your monthly deduction using your credit or debit card. Be sure to select the \u201cRecurring donation\u201d option under the Gift Amount section. You will then be prompted to select the amount, frequency, and number of recurring gifts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic funds transfer using a voided check \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/downloads\/EFT-Form-FY20.pdf?x37626\">Download our bank donation form<\/a> and mail it with a voided check to the address below, or call the development office at 800-487-2679.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online payment through your bank \u2014 If you pay your monthly bills online, just add Transylvania University as one of your payees and notify the development office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane29_77565a-0d\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" aria-label=\"Checks\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Checks<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">We welcome checks made out to Transylvania University. You can send them to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Development Office&nbsp;<br>Transylvania University&nbsp;<br>300 North Broadway&nbsp;<br>Lexington, KY 40508<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also drop checks off in person Monday-Friday until 5 p.m. in the Alumni and Development Office at 415 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508. There is a circle drive in front of our office for easy parking.<br>Be sure to designate your gift to the &#8220;The Transylvania Fund&#8221; or other purpose on the memo line.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane29_d97543-f5\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" aria-label=\"Cryptocurrency\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Cryptocurrency<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">As digital currencies become more prevalent in personal portfolios, we are excited to partner with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.engiven.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Engiven<\/a><strong>, <\/strong>a<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>third-party vendor accepting gifts of cryptocurrency and converting it to cash to benefit Transylvania. Your contribution will directly support Transylvania&#8217;s mission to foster an exceptional liberal arts education, promote innovative research, and prepare students for meaningful careers and lives of purpose. Contact Kara Covert &#8217;90, Vice President for Advancement, at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:kcovert@transy.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kcovert@transy.edu<\/a>, with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.engiven.com\/give\/15807\/widget\/29342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make a Cryptocurrency Gift<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane29_069424-b9\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" aria-label=\"Donor Advised Funds\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Donor Advised Funds (DAF)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Donor advised fund (DAF) is a convenient, tax-efficient way to support Transylvania University. A DAF allows you to make a tax-deductible contribution to your fund today and then recommend grants to qualified charities, such as Transylvania, over time. Contributions to a DAF can grow tax-free, helping you maximize your philanthropic impact. If you already have a DAF and would like to make a gift to Transylvania University, we have several options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">You can easily make an online gift through DAFpay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/TransyDAF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make a DAF Gift<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your fund administrator may issue a check payable to:<br>Transylvania University<br>Office of Advancement<br>300 North Broadway<br>Lexington, KY 40508<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please ask your DAF provider to indicate your designation, such as a specific scholarship or area of greatest need on the distribution. Transylvania University\u2019s federal tax identification number (EIN) is <strong>61-0444825<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also drop checks off in person Monday-Friday until 5 p.m. in the Alumni and Development Office at 415 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508. There is a circle drive in front of our office for easy parking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane29_0af7b2-aa\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" aria-label=\"Give From Your Roth IRA\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Give From Your IRA<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">If you are 70 1\/2 or older, you can give directly from your IRA to Transylvania without having to pay income taxes on the money. Gifts of $105,000 or less are eligible, so long as they are directed from your IRA custodian to Transylvania (rather than taking the disbursement yourself and then gifting it.) This is a&nbsp;<strong><em>very<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;smart way to contribute, and those who max out the allowable annual gift provide the equivalent of two full-tuition\/fees scholarships that year for Transy students!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane29_b7b9f6-f9\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" aria-label=\"Matching Gifts\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Matching Gifts<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Did you know many employers will match their employees\u2019 charitable donations? Check here to see if you\u2019re eligible to double your gift to Transylvania, and make your support go even further. Thank you for taking this extra step to further your gift!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"dd-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doublethedonation.com\/matching-grant-resources\/matching-gift-basics\/\">Matching Gift<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/doublethedonation.com\/matching-grant-resources\/volunteer-grant-basics\/\">Volunteer Grant<\/a> information provided by <br><a href=\"https:\/\/doublethedonation.com\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Powered by Double the Donation\" src=\"https:\/\/doublethedonation.com\/api\/img\/powered-by.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane29_d214d5-17\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" aria-label=\"Online Giving\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Online Giving<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">It&#8217;s easy to support Transylvania by making a gift online. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/alumni\/make-a-gift\/giving\/?alt=options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You can give&nbsp;using your card, bank account, and other digital wallet options<\/a>&nbsp;on our alumni website.&nbsp;If you would like to support a particular area of campus, you may indicate that on the form.&nbsp;If you have any questions please contact Billie Hickey, Gift Processing and Data Associate,&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=bhickey@transy.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bhickey@transy.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or (859) 233-8561.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane29_1b6c50-b9\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" aria-label=\"Planned Giving\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Planned Giving<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Ensure financial security for yourself and your loved ones while transforming the lives of future generations with a planned gift to Transylvania. Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/transy.planningyourlegacy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">planned giving page<\/a>&nbsp;to see the options.&nbsp;If you have additional questions please&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/transy.planningyourlegacy.org\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fill out this contact form<\/a>&nbsp;to get in touch with Diana McKenzie, director of planned giving and associate director of regional advancement, or call her at 859-233-8801.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane29_943cd7-10\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" aria-label=\"Secuities, Tangible assets, Other\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Securities, Tangible Assets, Other<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">We would be happy to discuss ways you can help Transylvania through gifts of securities, tangible assets (such as your house)&nbsp;or other items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stock gifts can be coordinated through your broker using the information below. Please be sure to email the type and number of shares to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=giving@transy.edu\">giving@transy.edu<\/a>&nbsp;so we may credit you with the gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legal Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky<br><strong>Federal Employer Identification Number:<\/strong>&nbsp;61-0444825<br><strong>DTC #:<\/strong>&nbsp;0164 code 40<br><strong>Account #:<\/strong>&nbsp;4364-1856<br><strong>Broker:<\/strong>&nbsp;Charles Schwab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Broker Contact:<\/strong><br>Steve Whitcomb<br>Charles Schwab<br>Lexington, KY<br>859-788-5201<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-cottage-grey-light-20-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-crimson-color\">Starting in 2026<\/mark>, you can now receive a federal tax deduction for your gift \u2013 <em>even if you don\u2019t itemize<\/em>.<\/strong> If you take the standard deduction, you can deduct up to $1,000 (or $2,000 if married and filing jointly) for cash gifts to qualified nonprofits like Transylvania University. 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