Ways to Give
Every gift is an investment in the life of a student and in their future. There are many ways to invest in Lipscomb Academy and to support the mission and our students.
There are many ways to financially invest in Lipscomb Academy — and every gift makes an impact.
Check or Credit Card
Your donation gets to work the fastest when you make it in cash. A cash gift is also the easiest way for you to donate—and to accrue the tax benefits of a charitable contribution.
- By check—Simply download this gift form, fill it out, and mail it in with a check payable to Lipscomb University.
- By credit card—You can make a secure, convenient online gift here. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. Search below to find out if your company has a matching gift policy.
Corporate or foundation gifts and grants
Lipscomb often partners with businesses and organizations that share our interests. We connect you with students to fill internships and job openings; researchers working on projects of significance to your group; and advisory boards that provide service opportunities. With a gift or grant to Lipscomb, you have access to carefully screened talent, cutting-edge thinking, and the means to fulfill your organization’s philanthropic goals.
Securities and real estate
A gift of securities or real estate will allow you to gain even more significant tax benefits than an equivalent gift of cash, especially if you’ve held the appreciated property for more than a year.
Stocks
Gifts of stock help us support our endowment, the investment portfolio we maintain to protect Lipscomb over the long-term.
Tangible property
If you’d like to contribute items of historic value, such as artwork, rare books or personal collections, we’ll be happy to arrange for their transfer.
Wills, bequests, and annuities
Many donors choose to remember Lipscomb in their estate plans. In addition to preserving your legacy, these gifts may allow you to minimize state and federal taxes. We can help you arrange a planned gift here or contact Paul Stovall, Director of Gift Planning, at paul.stovall [at] lipscomb.edu (paul[dot]stovall[at]lipscomb[dot]edu) or 800.333.4358, x. 5251.
Give While You Shop
Lipscomb Academy has partnerships with several local retail stores including Kroger and Publix to help benefit our school when you shop. It’s easy to give to Lipscomb Academy while you are shopping for your family!
AmazonSmile is an easy way to support the Lipscomb Academy Annual Fund. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the same prices, selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to Lipscomb Academy.
- Visit smile.amazon.com
- Login using your Amazon.com account information
- Search for "Lipscomb University"
- Locate "Lipscomb University" in the search results and click "Select"
Note - Because of the academy's affiliation with the university, "Lipscomb University" is the official 501(c)(3) name that must be used on AmazonSmile. All proceeds from AmazonSmile purchases will be directed to the Lipscomb Academy Annual Fund.
The Kroger Community Rewards program has been in place for several years and provides a tremendous benefit to our school. By using a Kroger gift card to purchase your groceries, 4 percent of your purchase amount is given back to Lipscomb Academy. Signing up for Kroger Community Rewards is easy and can be accomplished through the following steps:
- Sign in or create a Kroger Account: krogercommunityrewards.com
- Link your Kroger Plus Card to your new account in “Account Settings” if you have not already
- Hover over “Community” in the taskbar
- Select “Community Rewards” in the drop down menu
- Select “Enroll Now”
- Search for “Lipscomb Academy”
- Select our school and click “Enroll"
Lipscomb Academy is enrolled in the Publix Partners program to benefit our school. If you shop at Publix, please visit the Advancement Office in Harding Hall (Room 102) to receive your card. This is a loyalty card that benefits our school and does not require registration. You simply have the cashier scan your card before totaling your purchase. Lipscomb will receive $500 for every $75,000 spent at Publix.
Through September 30, purchase your City Saver Book, which is full of discounts and savings at businesses across Middle Tennessee. Proceeds from the sale of all City Saver Books directly benefit Lipscomb Academy students. Purchase your City Saver Book here. If you have any questions, email sheron.davidson [at] lipscomb.edu (subject: City%20Saver%20question) (sheron[dot]davidson[at]lipscomb[dot]edu).