Gifts to the ETSU Foundation can be made in several ways. University Advancement staff members are available to answer your questions, or schedule a personal, confidential consultation. You can also contact us at (423) 439-4242 or by sending e-mail to give@etsu.edu.
In Person
Personally deliver checks to Yoakley Hall, third floor reception area (enter the East
end of building [toward Culp]).
By Mail
Make checks payable to, "ETSU Foundation" and mail to University Advancement, East
Tennessee State University, PO Box 70721, Johnson City, TN 37614.
Online
Make recurring or one-time credit card payments by visiting our online giving form
at www.etsu.edu/give or by using the ETSU App (download from the Apple Store and Google Play).
Checking or Savings
Arrange for recurring debits or electronic funds transfer (EFT) from your account
(monthly, quarterly, or annually) by printing and completing the EFT Authorization Form attaching a voided check, and sending to University Advancement, East Tennessee State
University, PO Box 70721, Johnson City, TN 37614.
Payroll Deduction
ETSU faculty and staff can arrange for recurring deductions from their pay. Complete
the Payroll Deduction Form online. The form will be routed electronically and your deduction will start on
the 10th of the following month.
Employer Matching Giving
Double or even triple the amount of your gift by involving your employer. Find out if your employer matches
gifts here: www.matchinggifts.com/etsu.
Direct Stock Transfer
The ETSU Foundation account is heldy by Raymond James/Citizens Financial, Johnson
City, TN. The contact there is Mr. Clem Wilkes, phone number: 423-928-8361. For more
information, see the Stock Transfer Information Sheet. You can also contact Sunny Sandos, sandoss@etsu.edu, Exec Dir, Planned Giving for more information.
Memorial Gifts or Gifts in Honor of Someone
Honoring or memorializing a special person with a gift to East Tennessee State University can be tremendously gratifying. It is a formal tribute to celebrate a loved one, friend, classmate, teacher, or colleague that provides valuable support to the University. Gifts may be designated toward a cause meaningful to the honored or memorialized individual—or left to the discretion of the University. To make a memorial gift via credit card, use our secure online form at www.etsu.edu/give. Be sure to complete the honor/memory of section. If paying by check, include a brief note to include the designation you want your gift to support and the name of the individual for whom you are making a gift (see address information at right).
No matter how you make your gift, you can always designate it to support the area(s) of ETSU you choose. Either select the designation on the online gift form or mark your choice on the card we provided. You always have the option of marking "Other" and writing in the area(s) you'd like to support.
Types of Funds
Endowed Funds
A permanent fund, where only the annual payout of earnings is used to serve the purposes
of the endowed fund. Typically, the principal in the endowment is not touched. A
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is used to establish relevant information with respect
to the scholarship, including a biographical sketch of the donor, criteria for selecting
the award recipient, and other pertinent information, so we always know the donor’s
intent and wishes in establishing the scholarship. We urge our donors to consider
designating their estate gifts for an endowed fund, which can be named for the donor.
The minimum needed to establish an endowed scholarship in the ETSU Foundation is currently
$25,000. This amount may be payable over a five-year period of time, or included in
your estate planning.
Restricted Funds
These operate much like a checking account. It is a one-time donation in any amount
which will be used as designated by the donor - distributed all at one time or over
a certain number of years.
Types of Gifts
Outright Gifts
Includes cash, checks and pledges of future funds. If the donor's employer MATCHES
charitable contributions, the impact of the gift can be increased, and the donor will
receive recognition at the appropriate level for the combined gift and the match.
Shares of Stock
In publicly traded companies can be given, and may have real tax advantage to you
by allowing you to avoid capital gains taxes for stock which has appreciated in value
and has been owned by the donor for more than one year.
Planned Gifts *
Includes bequests from a last will and testament, charitable remainder trust and lead
trusts, charitable gift annuities and other arrangements that may offer significant
tax and estate planning advantages to the donor. If interested, please visit the ETSULegacy.org.
Life Insurance Policies *
This offers a simple and cost effective way to benefit the university by naming the
ETSU Foundation as the owner and beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Payments
by the donor of the policy's premiums may also result in a tax-deductible gift to
the Foundation.
Retirement Plans *
Donors can name the ETSU Foundation as the beneficiary, and may serve to assist the
donor with his or her tax and estate planning.
Gifts of Personal Property
Such as books, jewelry, art, professional equipment, and other items may be given.
Use the In-kind Gift Form.
Gifts of Real Property (Real Estate)
May be given to the ETSU Foundation, or included in a planned gift.
* If you are thinking about these types of gifts, please contact Sunny Sandos, Exec Dir, Planned Giving for more information.