Troy University Foundation
Ways to Give

Thousands of Troy University alumni and friends, as well as supporters from the corporate world and charitable foundations, provide the private support our University needs to maintain a commitment to excellence.

Outright gifts provide valuable support for current programs; planned or deferred gifts provide substantial support for future use. The professional staff of the Troy University Office of Development assists donors in finding giving that will fulfill their personal, family and business goals and answer their long-term charitable goals. They are happy to work with you and your financial and legal advisors without cost or obligation.

Outright Gifts

Check

A gift check is the easiest way of giving to TROY. Simply make your check payable to the Troy University Foundation and mail it to:

Troy University Foundation
260 Adams Administration Building
Troy, AL 36082

This directs your gift to be recorded and receipted promptly on behalf of the specific campus, program or other designation that you indicate. Please include a short note with your check stating the purpose or designation of your gift, or you may note this on the memo line of your check. Without designation, your gift will be recorded as unrestricted for the area of greatest need as determined by the Chancellor.

Gifts of Security

Common stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other appreciated securities may be donated to the Troy University Foundation. A popular benefit of such a gift, beyond the charitable income tax deduction, is the avoidance, in most cases, of capital gains tax on the appreciation. It is almost always to your advantage to transfer appreciated securities to the Foundation directly, rather than selling them and giving cash.

Please contact the Troy University Office of Development to determine the best method for the transfer of your securities to the Foundation.

Gifts of Property

Many donors contribute real estate such as a residence, vacation home, farm, ranch, commercial property or land to the Foundation. In addition, certain tangible personal property including artwork, books, equipment, furnishings, automobiles, inventories and other valuables may be appropriate gifts for a particular discipline or a library or museum collection. These gifts can receive the same tax treatment as gifts of securities: no capital gains tax plus deductibility at fair market value.

Corporate Matching Gifts

Many corporations participate in matching the gifts of their employees. Some even double or triple each dollar contributed. Your company’s human resource department can provide details and the matching gift form to include with your gift check.

Planned or Deferred Gifts

There are several deferred giving instruments. The Office of Development staff can assist you with:

Wills/Trusts/Bequests
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Retained Life Estates
Life Insurance
IRA Beneficiary Designations
Charitable Gift Annuities

Questions about Foundation activities may be directed to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development at (334)670-3608.