Private support is critical to maintaining the level of high-quality education programs at Ferris State University.

Your gift can be designated to one of the following academic, cultural or athletic programs or other areas of your choice. Unrestricted gifts are especially helpful. These gifts are used in the areas of greatest need, and give Ferris the flexibility it needs to take advantage of opportunities it may not be able to otherwise.

College of Allied Health Sciences		Bulldog Club - Athletics
College of Arts and Sciences		Blueline Club (hockey)
College of Business		Carom Club (basketball)
College of Education and Human Services		Diamond Dawgs (softball)
Michigan College of Optometry		Gridiron Club (football)
College of Pharmacy		Student Activities
College of Technology		Alumni Association Opportunity Fund
Library (FLITE)		Fund for Excellence (unrestricted)
University College/Honors Program

• Cash gifts (checks made payable to Ferris State University) are deductible up to 50 percent of your adjusted gross income.

  Secure Online Gift Form              Make a Gift Online

  Alumni & Friends Pledge Form  Print and Return by Mail.

  Faculty & Staff Pledge Form     Print and Return by Mail.

• Gifts of appreciated property (securities and real estate) held for more than a year are deductible up to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income with no capital gains tax on the appreciation. The deduction is based on the fair market value of the property given.

• Gifts of appreciated property held for less than a year are deductible only up to your cost basis in the property with limit of 50 percent of your adjusted gross income.

• Gifts-in-kind   Instructions for Faculty and Staff
  –(equipment, materials, supplies, books) are deductible at the full fair market value if they are related to the educational programs and activities of the University and have been held for more than one year by the donor. Unrelated gifts-in-kind may also be made, but the deduction is effectively your cost basis in the property.

• Matching Gifts

  MATCHING GIFTS: DOUBLE YOUR GIFT TO FSU
  INFORMATION ON RELATED TAX BENEFITS

Should you require more information regarding how to make a gift, how to designate your gift or special assistance such as establishing a scholarship, please contact Carla Miller, Associate Vice President for Development.