• BU Home | 
  • News | 
  • Events | 
  •  | 
  •  

Give to Bethel University

Make a gift
 
 

Ways to Give

Your gift will make a significant difference in the lives of the students enrolled in Bethel University College of Arts & Sciences, College of Adult & Professional Studies, Graduate School and those on the three campuses of Bethel Seminary—St. Paul, San Diego, and Seminary of the East.

Check

Make your checks payable to Bethel University and send to:

checkBethel University
Office of Development
3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112

Please indicate any special designation on the memo line of your check.

Donate Online

donate visacrds.gif (2137 bytes) mastercard

You can use the convenience of the World Wide Web to make your gift to Bethel.

Bethel provides a means to securely transfer funds from your credit card account to the Bethel Fund using the our online giving form.

Make a Pledge

Pledges can be mailed to the Bethel University development office. The online giving form can be used to submit gifts.

Stock

If you are considering a gift of securities, please review the information below about how to give a gift of securities. Please contact the Office of Development at 651.635.8050 or 800.255.8706, ext. 8050 if you have any questions or for further information regarding donations of stock.

Why Give Securities?

Why would someone give securities rather than simply write a check? The answer is really quite simple. Our nation's tax laws offer special incentives for gifts of non-cash property—especially when it has increased in value since it was acquired.

How Much is Deductible?

Just as cash gifts to charitable organizations and institutions are deductible from federal income tax returns for those who itemize, gifts of qualified non-cash properties are also deductible.

How much can you deduct?

Is the deduction for the cost of the security, the value, or the value minus capital gains taxes? You may be surprised to learn that in most cases the deduction is for the current fair market value of the securities given.

The deductible amount includes both what you paid and your gain. So, you can use the amount of the "paper profit" as a tax deduction even though it has never been taxed. This can dramatically reduce the cost of making a charitable gift or help increase the amount you can afford to give.

Making the Gift

After you have decided which security you will give and the amount of your gift, your investment broker can help you complete the gift. The method chosen will affect the date of transfer for valuation and other purposes.

Methods to Consider

  • Send the unendorsed stock certificate and a signed stock power (available from your broker) in separate envelopes. The gift is complete on the date of postmark on the envelope last received.*

    *In addition, a "gifting letter" is also needed to give stock. This letter should be signed and dated, with words to this effect: 

    "I (name) do hereby donate ______ shares of  _______  common stocked to Bethel University.
    (signed)______"

  • If your broker holds a security for your account, instruct your broker to transfer the securities to the account of the organization. It would be best for the broker to contact the Bethel development office for specific instructions. The gift is complete on the date the transfer is made.

When giving other types of securities such as mutual funds, bonds, notes, or mortgages, specific advice of your broker or other professional advisor should be obtained.

Planned Giving

The desire to support an institution like Bethel University can sometimes be overshadowed by basic economic practicality. However, your planned gift to Bethel, large or small, can be custom-fit to your financial and estate planning situation. Planned giving strategies offer attractive financial advantages without detracting from the spirit of giving. Visit our Planned Giving Web site for more information about planned giving.

The Bethel University office of development, at no cost or obligation, would like to assist you in making a personal financial plan that reflects your good intentions to provide for your family and for God's work. 

Please call us at 651.635.8066 or 800.255.8706 ext. 8066 to set up an appointment with a planned gift officer or for further information about planned giving.

Matching Gift Company Search

CASE Online Company Search
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) has created a database that contains the names of companies that will match charitable contributions made by employees. Taking advantage of matching gift opportunities is a great way for friends to double the impact of their gifts to Bethel.