How to Give?
Online
Our secure, online giving form is the easiest way to make your gift. To make an immediate gift using your credit or debit card, please visit www.ohio.edu/giveBy Mail or Phone
If you prefer to make your gift over the phone or if you have questions while trying to make your gift, please contact us by phone 800.592.3863, email or by using our web form.To mail a gift, please make your check payable to The Ohio University Foundation. If you wish to designate your gift to a certain area, please write that in the memo line of the check.
The mailing address is:
The Ohio University Foundation
PO Box 869
Athens, OH 45701-0869
Gift Planning
A planned gift is made through a separate legal instrument that is often deferred until a future date, such as a will, revocable trust, gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, charitable lead trust or life insurance. An outright cash gift or pledge is not considered a "planned gift."
Matching Gifts
Your employer may help you double or even triple your impact by matching your gift to Ohio University. Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and spouses. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please enter your employer's name below.If your company will match your gift, you may be able to access the forms directly through the search.If you are unable to access the forms directly through the search, please request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift to the following address:
The Ohio University Foundation
PO Box 869
Athens, OH 45701-0869
Payroll Deductions
Please check with your company to see if they have a payroll deduction program. For OU employees, please use the following documents to initiate payroll deductions:Payroll deduction form - OU employees
Payroll deduction instructions and frequently asked questions - OU employees
Stock Transfer
Gifts of appreciated securities are a great way to transmit assets to OHIO as charitable contributions. These transfer instructions will help you make your gift.Questions?
Please contact us by phone 800.592.3863, email or by using our web form below. Someone will get back to you within two business days.
