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.
Ways to Give
Online Gifts
Make a direct and immediate impact today.
Give by Mail or Phone
Find out how to make your gift by mail or telephone.
Matching Gifts
Increase your impact through your employer's matching gift program.
Gifts of Securities
Learn how to make a tax-advantaged gift of securities.
Planned Gifts
Contact Josh Lease at (320) 308-4970 to discuss your philanthropic legacy.
Faculty & Staff Giving
Join with other faculty and staff in supporting St. Cloud State.