Every gift, regardless of size, combines with those from others to make a difference in the lives of students.
| You’re invited to become a partner in furthering Lipscomb’s mission by giving to the areas you’re passionate about. One of the easiest and most common ways to show your support and immediately impact the university's future is through outright gifts—online, check or by phone. | Give Now |
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Make your gift online using a credit card, debit card or digital wallet options such as Venmo, Apple Pay and PayPal where you have an account. |
Make a gift by calling Lipscomb University at 615.966.6232 with your payment info. You may also download a gift form, complete it and mail with a check (made payable to Lipscomb University) to: Office of Advancement, Lipscomb University, |
Lipscomb University Tax ID Number: 62-0485733
ACH/Bank Draft
Giving via automated clearing house (ACH) payments is a fast, convenient method of electronic payment you can use to make a gift to Lipscomb. ACH payments transfer money from one bank account to another without using paper checks, credit card networks, wire transfers or cash.
Contact Lipscomb University at 615.966.6232 with any questions.
Donor Advised Funds
Immediate tax deductions and tax-free growth on the contribution are often key benefits for those making gifts through a donor advised fund (DAF). DAFs enable donors to recommend grants to Lipscomb University, directly from the DAF (as long as the DAF’s sponsoring organization is participating). To initiate a gift to Lipscomb University from your Donor Advised Fund, please use Lipscomb University Tax ID Number: 62-0485733.
Contact Paul Stovall, senior director of gift planning in the Center for Estate and Gift Planning, by paul.stovall [at] lipscomb.edu (email) or by phone at 615.339.6482. You may also visit the Center for Estate and Gift Planning website to learn more.
Stocks & Securities
Gifts of stock or securities allow for significant tax benefits and help support Lipscomb University. Contact Paul Stovall, senior director of gift planning in the Center for Estate and Gift Planning, by paul.stovall [at] lipscomb.edu (email) or by phone at 615.339.6482. You may also visit the Center for Estate and Gift Planning website to learn more.
IRA Charitable Rollover
Individuals ages 70 ½ and older may give up to $100,000 directly from an IRA to Lipscomb without paying federal income tax on the distribution. To make a qualified charitable distribution, contact Paul Stovall, senior director of gift planning in the Center for Estate and Gift Planning, by paul.stovall [at] lipscomb.edu (email) or by phone at 615.339.6482. You may also visit the Center for Estate and Gift Planning website to learn more.
Real Estate
A gift of 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. Contact Paul Stovall, senior director of gift planning in the Center for Estate and Gift Planning, by paul.stovall [at] lipscomb.edu (email) or by phone at 615.339.6482. You may also visit the Center for Estate and Gift Planning website to learn more.
Cryptocurrency
Lipscomb University uses Bitpay to process cryptocurrency gifts. Visit Lipscomb’s Bitpay donation page to donate a Bitpay accepted cryptocurrency. Contact Paul Stovall, senior director of gift planning in the Center for Estate and Gift Planning, by paul.stovall [at] lipscomb.edu (email) or by phone at 615.339.6482.
Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Use our search tool to find out if your company has a matching gift program to view their guidelines and access a matching gift form. Please send completed forms to:
Contact Kendall Crosslin, assistant director of advancement services, by kendall.crosslin [at] lipscomb.edu (subject: Question%20about%20Matching%20Gift%20Program) (email) or by phone at 615.966.6211 to learn more about setting up a matching gift.
Lipscomb Payroll Deduction for Employee Giving
As an employee, you are essential to students’ success at Lipscomb. The combined impact of employee gifts fund areas across campus that may otherwise go unsupported. Your support not only provides the resources to fund scholarships, programs and facilities, but it also sends a powerful message to the students, alumni and entire Lipscomb community that Lipscomb is a special place that truly does produce students who fully live out their calling to impact the world.
Additional Options
Endowed Scholarships
Establishing an endowed scholarship is one significant way to fulfill immediate and future needs for providing financial aid to Lipscomb University students. An endowed scholarship provides a permanent and personal way for you to make a difference in the lives of students.
Contact Bobby Camilleri, assistant dean for advancement, by bobby.camileri [at] lipscomb.edu (email) or by phone at 518.892.2757 to learn more about establishing an endowed scholarship.
Estate & Gift Planning, Wills, Trusts
Lipscomb University’s Center for Estate and Gift Planning can assist you in selecting the most appropriate way to give to Lipscomb while providing the most benefit for you and the university.
Contact Paul Stovall, senior director of gift planning in the Center for Estate and Gift Planning, by paul.stovall [at] lipscomb.edu (email) or by phone at 615.339.6482. You may also visit the Center for Estate and Gift Planning website to learn more.
Life Insurance
To make a gift of life insurance, please contact your life insurance provider, request a beneficiary designation form from the insurer and include Lipscomb University as the beneficiary of your policy.
Contact Paul Stovall, senior director of gift planning in the Center for Estate and Gift Planning, by paul.stovall [at] lipscomb.edu (email) or by phone at 615.339.6482. You may also visit the Center for Estate and Gift Planning website to learn more.
Recurring Gifts & Installment Plans
Setting up a recurring gift or installments allows you to spread the financial impact of your giving over a period of time that is most suitable to your circumstances. Most of these arrangements are set up as monthly payments involving automatic payments via a credit card, bank transfer or mailing a monthly check.
Contact Lipscomb University at 615.966.6232 to learn more about setting up either of these options.
Memorials & Tributes
A tribute gift is a meaningful way to express sympathy to grieving families, memorialize a loved one, commemorate a special occasion or honor a person’s life and accomplishments. Your gift to Lipscomb University made in honor or memory of this special person ensures a legacy that extends far into the future.
Contact Lipscomb University at 615.966.6232 or click here to learn more.
Corporate & Foundation
Lipscomb often partners with businesses and organizations that share our interests. For more information, please contact Hudson Akin, executive director of development, by hudson.akin [at] lipscomb.edu (email )or by phone at 615.578.6337.