Student benefiting from giving
There are many ways to support Millersville University’s students, faculty, and programs, depending upon your interest and objectives. Below are some of the types of gifts the University receives.

Annual Support

Annual support addresses many of the ongoing needs and programs of Millersville University. Comprised of thousands of contributions in wide-ranging amounts from alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, businesses and corporate partners, annual gifts benefit our students directly and indirectly. To learn more about annual giving at Millersville University, click here for MU Fund information.

Capital Gifts

Capital giving impacts the University community for generations. Capital gifts help finance the expansion and/or improvement of the physical campus at Millersville University. In recent years, several new buildings and enhancements to existing buildings have resulted in a campus that is attractive and technologically ready for the 21st century.

Capital gifts insure that our facilities continue to serve future generations of students. Although a gift may be made during a specific capital campaign for a particular building project, capital gifts can be made anytime. They may also provide perpetual endowments where the gift is invested and earnings finance building projects or maintain a facility.

Capital gifts may include an opportunity to name a particular building or facility. To learn more about our capital gift opportunities, click on capital campaigns or contact the Development Office at 717-872-3820.

Gifts-in-Kind

Gifts-in-kind are defined as non-cash donations, of material or long-lived assets. Gifts related to Millersville University’s mission are welcome and might include such items as equipment, software, software licenses and printed material. With gifts-in-kind, the donor obtains an appraisal regarding the dollar value of the gift. For details about gifts-in-kind contact the Development Office at 717-872-3820.

Endowed Gifts

Endowment funds are held in perpetuity and provide annual income to support scholarships or projects donors choose. Managed by the Millersville University Foundation, endowment funds total more than $15 million. An endowment fund must reach $25,000 before it begins to provide annual payouts. You may take up to five years to fund an endowment, and you may make annual gifts in addition to the endowment contribution, so the award can begin immediately. We encourage you to confer with your financial or legal advisor when considering this investment in Millersville University’s students and programs. To learn more about endowments, the Development Office 717-872-3820.

Planned Giving

Planned gifts use vehicles such as charitable gift annuities, life insurance contracts, bequests, charitable remainder trusts, life estate agreements and gifts of appreciated property including life estate agreements. Over the years, Millersville University has received many generous planned gifts from alumni and friends. With thoughtful planning, regarding tax and legal implications, our donors have made significant investments in the future of the University. To learn more about planned giving, contact Lee Eastwood via e-mail or at 717-872-3820.