Student benefiting from giving

Benefiting Students, Enhancing Programs

Gift support better enables Millersville University to educate students who become active citizens and leaders of our commonwealth and the world. Gifts to the university make a remarkable difference in the lives of our students. It's all about equipping them with the intellectual tools - decision making, critical thinking, communication skills - to succeed in an increasingly complex world.

With your help, Millerville University is able to aim higher, achieve more and provide students an opportunity for an education second to none. Learn more about some of the ways we do this.

Tax Deductions

Millersville University and the Millersville University Foundation are both 501(c)3 tax-exempt organizations. Consequently, the type and structure of your gift to Millersville University may provide you with a charitable income tax deduction. Please reference the specific Types of Gifts for information. Contact your tax professional on how types of giving will affect your personal tax situation.

Income through time

Certain gifts can provide income for the donor now and a benefit to Millersville University’s students and programs later. When assets are not readily liquid, or if you desire income for life or a specified number of years, some planned giving tools will work well for you. Setting up a charitable gift annuity or one of several types of charitable remainder trusts may provide you a tax advantage and steady income at a favorable rate compared to conventional investments. To learn more about ways to give that will result in income through time, and what gift may be best for you. Click Here to utilize our gift calculator.

Naming Opportunities

Building facilities and establishing endowments provide opportunities to recognize those whose leadership gifts support priorities at Millersville University. In many cases named classrooms, labs, buildings, endowments or scholarships honor the life or memory of a loved one.

Naming opportunities for capital projects
New or significantly renovated facilities offer naming opportunities for gifts valued at approximately half of the total cost of the project. Sites within new construction or renovated buildings, such as classrooms, labs and wings, can also be named. Costs associated with these opportunities are usually detailed within the project itself. Learn more about capital campaigns.

Naming opportunities for endowments and/or scholarships
A threshold of $25,000 is needed to endow a fund for any purpose including equipment, scholarships etc., and name the fund in honor or memory of a loved one.

Named scholarships that are not endowed must be funded annually to continue to serve the financial needs of students based on specific criteria. Learn more about endowments.

Recognition Clubs

Lifetime Giving
These clubs recognize cumulative giving to the University as well as consecutive years of giving.
Lyte Circle $1,000,000 or more
Harbold Circle $500,000 - $999,999
Gordinier Circle $100,000 - $499,999
Tanger Circle $50,000 - $99,999
Heritage Circle 20-year Donor
Swan Circle* Consecutive years of giving
*Annual donor since graduation or 1986 when records begin

Planned Giving
These societies recognize individuals who have made a commitment to the University through a planned giving vehicle such as a bequest, annuity, trust agreement, or insurance policy.

Hobbs-Wickersham Society $25,000 or more
Ganser Society $500 - $24,999
Landes Society Nonspecific Bequest



Annual Giving
These clubs recognize leadership giving in a single year to the Annual Fund which supports scholarships, athletics, programs, and University prorities.
Trustee's Council $25,000 or more
President's Council $5,000 - $24,999
Page Society $1,000 - $4,999
Normal Society $500 - $999
Associate $250 - $499
Rising Star (<5 years since graduation) $150 or more


Black & Gold Club recognizes support of athletic programs during a fiscal year.
Leadership $5000 or more
Gold $1,250 - $4,999
Silver $500 - $1,249
Bronze $100 - $499
Member $25 - $99

Annual Report of Gifts 2004-2005