Methods of Giving
We thank you for your support of CSU, Chico and its educational mission. Your investment ensures continued opportunities for future generations of Chico State students. Your decision to make a gift to CSU, Chico also offers you unique income and tax advantages in addition to fulfilling your charitable goals.
How you can make a gift to CSU, Chico
Online via our Secure Server
We are committed to protecting your privacy. All of your personal information will be encrypted during your transaction. After we process your transaction, you will receive an official tax receipt for your records.
By Mail or Phone
Complete and mail our convenient gift form ( PDF 535 KB ) with your check or credit card information. You can also call 530-898-5297 and make your gift over the phone. After we process your transaction, you will receive an official tax receipt for your records.
Stock and Securities
This tax-wise method of giving allows you to give appreciated stock to the University and receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the gift. Additionally, you may avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation. See more information on donating securities to CSU, Chico.
Real Estate
Donating a residence, vacation home, land, or farm that has appreciated in value can avoid capital gains taxation and provide a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the property. See more information on donating real estate to CSU, Chico.
Non-Cash Gifts
These are gifts of tangible personal property such as equipment, materials, company products, or inventory. See more information on donating non-cash gifts to CSU, Chico.
Gifts for the Future
Our office of Planned Giving assists prospective donors and their professional advisors in designing strategies for giving planned gifts to the University that meet their personal financial objectives while benefiting generations of future students.
Payroll Deduction
CSU, Chico state employees, Associated Students employees, and Research Foundation employees can make a continuing gift via payroll deduction. Download, complete and return our payroll deduction form ( PDF 473 KB ) to sign up.
