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Giving to Cal State Fullerton has never been easier. You can designate your gift to the college, program, scholarship of your choice – or to where it’s needed most – via our secure server.

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Gifts of Cash

Gifts of cash, checks or credit cards are always welcome and are the most easily processed. These gifts are deductible from your state and federal income tax returns as allowable by law, provided your deductions are itemized.

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Planned Gifts

These gifts offer several options to you while ultimately helping Cal State Fullerton. It can be as simple as providing for the university through your will or designating Cal State Fullerton as the beneficiary of your retirement plan at your death. Alternatively, there are planned gifts where you can receive an immediate charitable deduction, avoid capital gains taxation, and receive income for your life and/or the life of another while helping the university. For information about various planned gifts, visit the Planned Giving website or contact Stephen Tanenbaum, Senior Director, Estate & Trust Planning, at 657-278-3947 or stanenbaum@fullerton.edu

In-Kind Gifts

Gifts of goods or commodities other than money, known as in-kind gifts, are generally donated directly to the university (not through the Philanthropic Foundation). Contact the appropriate Director of Development in University Advancement for further information.

Securities

Outright gifts of securities are deductible at their average value on the date of the gift with no capital gains tax on the appreciation. If your securities are valued at less than you paid for them, you can sell them and contribute cash proceeds. You receive a tax deduction for your cash gift and can claim the loss on your tax return. Learn more about gifts of securities or contact your appropriate Director of Development in University Advancement for further information.

Matching Gifts

You may be able to increase your gift to Cal State Fullerton through your employer’s matching gift program. Thousands of companies nationwide will match their employees’ contributions, particularly to colleges and universities. To find out if your employer participates, click here, or contact your employer.

Pledges

A pledge may enable you to consider a more significant gift than you may have thought possible. Pledges may be spread over a number of years.  For information, please contact your appropriate Director of Development in University Advancement for further information.

Real Estate

By gifting real estate to Cal State Fullerton, you receive an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the property with no capital gains tax on the appreciated value. You can also give your home, but retain the right to live there for your lifetime. Known as a life estate agreement, this arrangement allows you to receive a current income tax deduction and also reduce your estate tax liability. Real estate may also be used for planned gifts. For information, contact Stephen Tanenbaum, Senior Director, Estate & Trust Planning, at 657-278-3947 or stanenbaum@fullerton.edu

Commemorative Gifts

A gift may also be made to honor or remember an individual special to the donor. For more information about these special gifts, contact

For more information, please contact Ann Steichen, Assistant Director, Annual Campaigns, at 657-278-7124 or asteichen@fullerton.edu