Ways to Give

Giving to the Foundation

Gifts to the Edinboro University Foundation play an important role in helping Edinboro University remain a vibrant and academically rigorous institution. Every gift makes a difference!

Your gift can be unrestricted and used for the most pressing needs of Edinboro University. You can establish a new fund or give a gift to support endowments for scholarships or programs. Contact the Foundation office to establish a fund or to request a list of named funds.

You may also give a gift today!

Give by Check

Make your check payable to EUP Foundation and mail it to the Foundation office. Indicate if you would like this designated to a specific fund.

Mail to:
Edinboro University Foundation
210 Meadville St.
Edinboro, PA 16412

Stock Gifts

Transfer stock from your brokerage firm to ours. Delivery Instructions, please print and give them to your Financial Advisor/Banker.

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Gift Planning/Estate Gift

Gift planning can be an excellent way to make a lasting impact to benefit Edinboro University with gifts to the Foundation. Through a bequest, trust, or a life-income plan such as an annuity, retirement assets, or life insurance, you can make a significant legacy gift to support the University for years to come.

For more information, please see information on Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) (Copy and paste into your browser:

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‍Qualified Charitable Distribution

What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)?

A QCD allows individuals aged 70½ or older to transfer up to $108,000 directly from a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a qualified charity, such as the Edinboro University Foundation, without the distribution being included in taxable income. This can help reduce your taxable income and potentially lower your tax liability.

Benefits of QCDs:

• Tax Efficiency: Since the distribution is not taxable, it doesn't increase your adjusted gross income, which can be advantageous for tax planning.
• Required Minimum Distribution    (RMD) Fulfillment: QCDs can count toward your RMD, satisfying this requirement without increasing your taxable income.
• Support for PennWest Edinboro: Your QCD can make a significant impact on our programs and initiatives.

How to Make a QCD to PennWest Edinboro:

1. Contact Your IRA Custodian: Request a direct transfer of the desired amount to the Edinboro University Foundation, a 501c3 charitable entity.
2. Provide Necessary Details: Ensure your IRA custodian has our correct information:
    
   • Organization Name: Edinboro University Foundation
    
   • Address: 210 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA 16444
    
   • Tax Identification Number (TIN): 25-1819940
 
3. Notify Us: Please inform us of your intent to make a QCD so we can acknowledge your generous gift appropriately.     Contact: Jon Pulice, Director of Development, PennWest  Edinboro at jpulice@pennwest.edu or by phone 814-732-1763.

Important Considerations:

• Timing: To count for the current tax year, the QCD must be completed by December 31.
• Acknowledgment: We will provide a receipt confirming the receipt of your QCD, which is essential for your tax records.

For more detailed information, please consult with your financial advisoror refer to the IRS guidelines on QCDs. irs.gov

Tangible Personal Property (in-kind gift)

You may be entitled to a charitable deduction by giving gifts such as art, rare books, or other items of value.

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A gift of appreciated property can help you avoid capital gains and income taxes while making a substantial impact at Edinboro University.

Tributes

We welcome gifts in honor or in memory of someone special. This is a unique way to celebrate someone and/or their accomplishments.

Matching Gifts

Many employers will match your charitable contributions. You could double, triple, or even quadruple your gift to the Edinboro University Foundation.

IRA Charitable Rollover

Make Tax-Free Gifts From Your IRA Today! The IRA charitable rollover legislation allows you to transfer lifetime gifts up to $100,000 using funds from your individual retirement account (IRA) without undesirable tax effects.

Please consult with your tax professional and/or financial advisor if you are contemplating a charitable gift under the extended law.