Planned Gifts
Ways to Make a Planned Gift
Beneficiary Designation
Including St. Cloud State University in your will is a good option for people who are not able to give immediately or for people who want to continue to help make a difference for future generations. Donors who make planned gifts will be recognized as members of the SCSU Foundation’s Heritage Society.
You can name St. Cloud State University Foundation, Inc. as a beneficiary of your will, trust, retirement account plan or life insurance policy. Our Federal Tax ID number is 41-6019040.
Sample bequest language for an unrestricted gift:
I give [the sum, percentage, or description of property] to St. Cloud State University Foundation Inc., St. Cloud, Minnesota, to be used for its general tax-exempt purposes, but without other restriction as to use.
Sample bequest language for a restricted gift:
I give [the sum, percentage, or description of property] to St. Cloud State University Foundation Inc., St. Cloud, Minnesota, to be [used to support ______] or [to be added to the St. Cloud State University Foundation, Inc. < insert fund or scholarship name >].
Contact Us
For additional information about how to make a bequest, please contact Josh Lease, Director of Annual Giving, at jmlease@stcloudstate.edu or (320) 308-4970.
If you have included a bequest for St. Cloud University Foundation, Inc. in your estate plan, please contact us to let us know. We would like to thank you and recognize you for your gift.