Giving to Purdue

Ways To Give

Online

Our online giving site allows you to give to Purdue in a safe and secure environment with easy to follow steps. You can use a credit card, debit card, or enter your checking account information to:

• Make a one-time gift
• Set up a recurring gift/automated pledge
• Pay an existing pledge 

Go to the online giving site to give now.

By Phone

Call (800) 319-2199 and have your credit or debit card information ready.

By Mail

Purdue Foundation
403 W. Wood Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2007

To mail your gift, simply download the necessary form for your gift type from the list below (Adobe Reader required). Then send the completed form with your check payable to the Purdue Foundation to the above address. You may want to make a copy of the form for your records before you mail it.

• One-time gift
• Set up a recurring gift
• Make a Multi-Year Pledge
  
• Notify us of a stock gift
• Set up payroll deductions (Purdue employees)

Automatic Payments

Make giving to Purdue University easy by setting up automatic, recurring payments in the amount, frequency, and duration you choose. Gifts can be paid with your credit card, debit card, or checking account.

Choose how you want to initiate the payments:

• Set up payments online 
• Download and mail the payment form (Adobe Reader required)

Stocks and Other Securities

Stocks and mutual fund gifts are another way to give to Purdue. Not only is the gift tax deductable, but you may also avoid capital gains tax on the security. Click on the type of stock or security gift you want to give for details.

• Stock gift held by you
• Stock gift held by a broker
• Mutual fund gift

Planned Giving

Include Purdue University in your estate planning and receive significant tax and financial benefits. Some common types of planned gifts are listed below. Visit our Planned Giving pages for more information.

• Bequest
• Charitable gift annuity
• Charitable lead trust
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan assets
• Give to Purdue from your IRA

Memorial Gifts

Honor a family member, friend, classmate, or faculty member with a gift in support of an area or program of importance to that person. You can also choose to leave the gift unrestricted for use at the University’s discretion. Please call (765) 494-2727 or (800) 677-8780 or e-mail us to make arrangements.

Gifts-In-Kind

Non-monetary gifts such as books, artwork, or equipment bring great value to the University. To donate a tangible item, please call (765) 494-2727 or (800) 677-8780 or e-mail us.