Ways to Give

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At Arkansas State University, your generosity fuels our mission and changes lives. With a variety of giving options, you can choose the method that fits your goals — and decide how your gift makes an impact. Support a department close to your heart or help where it’s needed most — your contribution moves A-State forward.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to giving — and at A-State, we’re grateful for every kind of support. Whether you want to give today, plan for the future, or donate a unique asset, there’s a way to give that fits you.

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Cash Gifts

Cash gifts are quick and easy—and they go to work immediately. Choose to give a one-time gift or a recurring amount.

You can give online using a credit or debit card, by phone, or mail a check or money order made out to the ASU System Foundation.

Please mail checks to:

ASU Foundation
PO Box 1990
State University, AR 72467

To give by phone, please call, 870-972-2060

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Appreciated Securities, Stocks and Bonds

Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can benefit A-State and provide you with tax advantages. These gifts are especially powerful when transferred before selling.

We also accept:

Closely held stock
Non-marketable assets

Talk with your financial advisor to explore what works best for you.

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Endowments

Create a gift that lasts forever. With an endowment, your donation is invested and generates long-term support for scholarships, research, or programs and will help A-State students for generations to come. Learn more about creating an endowment.

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Real Estate

A gift of real estate can unlock powerful giving potential and may offer significant tax benefits. This can include a home, farmland, rental property, or undeveloped land. You can donate the full value or choose to give a portion of the property while retaining use of the rest. Real estate donations are flexible and impactful, and can even be part of your long-term giving plan.

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Personal Property

You can make a meaningful impact by donating personal or intangible property that aligns with A-State’s mission. Examples include:

Artwork, antiques, or valuable collectibles
Rare books or musical instruments
Copyrights, patents, or mineral rights

These assets may qualify for tax benefits. In some cases, intangible property can even generate ongoing income for the program or area you choose to support—making your gift last for years to come.

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Planned Giving

Support A-State in the future while meeting your personal and financial goals. Planned gifts—such as bequests, trusts, or charitable annuities—can create lasting impact on your terms. Explore planned giving and discover how to set up a gift that reflects your values and legacy.

Every gift to A-State makes a difference—but where it goes is up to you. Choose to support the area that means the most to you, whether it's scholarships, academic programs, or wherever the need is greatest.

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The A-State Fund

The A-State Fund is our most flexible, valuable, and far-reaching giving option. This unrestricted fund allows the university to respond quickly to the greatest needs on campus.

Your gift may help:

Expand student support services
Support financial aid
Enhance teaching tools and classroom tech
Fund urgent repairs or facility updates

A gift to the A-State Fund means your support goes to work immediately—wherever it’s needed most.

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The A-State Scholarship Fund

Help students access the education they’ve worked hard for. A gift to the A-State Scholarship Fund provides direct financial support for students facing economic barriers. Scholarships are awarded based on:

Financial need
Academic achievement
Leadership and service

Your support helps deserving Red Wolves stay on track toward graduation.

Opportunity Funds

Opportunity Funds provide strategic, flexible support to a specific college, center, or department of your choosing. Your gift allows leaders to:

Fund student travel to conferences
Upgrade research equipment
Launch new academic programs

With a commitment of $10,000 or more (payable over five years), your investment helps A-State respond to opportunities and needs as they arise—today and for years to come.

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All Directed Gifts

With a directed gift, you decide exactly where your support goes. Whether it’s your academic college, a favorite program, or a specific scholarship, you can give back to what means the most to you. Choose your cause. Shape the impact.

Now that you know what’s possible, take the next step. Make your gift today—quickly, securely, and in a way that works for you.

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Where Giving Meets Purpose

We believe that giving is more than a gift — it’s a way to create lasting change. At A-State, your generosity helps students thrive, supports academic programs, and builds a stronger future for the university. It’s about being part of something bigger — and knowing your support is making a real difference.

What Can Your Gift Provide?

When you give to A-State, you help students, faculty, and programs across campus. Your support helps provide:

Scholarships that make college more affordable
Programs that build leadership, creativity, and learning
Tools and technology students need in the classroom and lab
Support for faculty working on research and teaching
Opportunities that connect A-State with the community

Your gift helps people—and helps A-State grow stronger.

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