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We hope this collection of frequently asked questions is helpful. If you need further clarification, please contact us.
Where are the gift forms?
Please use the links below to access commonly used forms, or feel free to contact us directly for more information about making a gift to SFA.
What is the Annual Fund?
The Annual Fund is a yearly campaign to raise funds for SFA's colleges and academic departments. The goal is to provide immediate funds to supplement the university's operating budget over the course of each year. Annual Fund gifts support essential needs that might not otherwise be provided for through state funding, such as computer equipment and software, faculty seminars and workshop programs, research efforts, student mentoring and support programs, library acquisitions, program accreditation fees and the like. Learn more about the Annual Fund.
What is the SFA Parents Fund?
The Parents Fund is a yearly campaign to raise funds for SFA's colleges and academic departments. The goal is to provide immediate funds to supplement the university's operating budget over the course of each year. Parents Fund gifts support essential needs that might not otherwise be provided for through state funding and tuition, such as computer equipment and software, faculty seminars and workshop programs, research efforts, student mentoring and support programs, library acquisitions, program accreditation fees and the like.
When is the SFA Gala?
Learn more about the SFA Gala.
For questions, please contact:
Jill Still, CFRE - Vice President for University Advancement
Local: 936.468.5406
Toll Free: 800.319.9517
Email: jstill@sfasu.edu
Why should I give to the Annual Fund?
State funding and student tuition only cover more than half of the SFA operating budget. Investment in the Annual Fund is one of the ways that friends and alumni are able to help ensure that the university is able to continue to operate at the current standard of excellence for which it is known. Gifts to SFA through the Annual Fund help decrease the deficit between funding provided by the state, tuition revenues and what is needed to actually operate the university. With recent state-mandated budget cuts, private support from alumni and friends of the university in the form of Annual Fund contributions is needed like never before. Annual Fund gifts make an immediate positive impact on maintaining and increasing academic excellence at SFA! Learn more about the Annual Fund.
Will my employer double my gift?
With matching gifts you can sometimes double or even triple your gift! Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees.
The impact of your gift may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. All donations to Stephen F. Austin State University, or the SFASU Foundation, are 100% tax deductible.
Who can I talk with about giving to SFA?
For any questions you may have concerning a donation to SFA, please contact one of our development officers . They will be happy to provide you with additional information and giving options.
Can I donate to anything at SFA?
Yes. There are many different projects and initiatives you can support at SFA. Contact a development officer today and they will bring you up to speed.
Can payments be made in order to fund a scholarship/endowment?
Absolutely. The SFASU Foundation allows donors up to five years to meet the minimum for endowments. Contact a development officer today for more information.
I want to leave SFA in my Will or Trust. Do you have sample verbiage that I can include?
You can give a specific amount, leave a percentage of your estate, or donate the residue of your assets to the SFASU Foundation. Within your Will or Trust, list the beneficiary as the SFASU Foundation, Inc. (Tax ID# 75-1494062). Consult this sample language for making SFA a beneficiary of your will.
Can donations be set up for automated payments?
Yes. Donations can be set up for automated payments from your bank account or credit card.
Can a group of people fund an endowment?
Yes. Groups can work together towards the creation of endowments at SFA. The SFASU Foundation allows donors up to five years to meet the minimum for endowments. Contact a development officer today for more information.
When making a donation by check, who do I make the check out to?
Please make your check payable to the SFASU Foundation, Inc.
Can I make donations other than cash?
Yes. You can donate shares of stock, real estate, and/or other items of value. Contact a development officer today for more information.
What is the difference between the SFASU Foundation, Inc. and the SFA Real Estate Foundation?
The SFASU Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to assist Stephen F. Austin State University in maintaining a strong leadership position in higher education. Voluntary gifts to the Foundation enrich not only the University, but also the city and region through the funding of programs and projects which would otherwise be unavailable when allocating scarce public resources. The SFASU Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) Texas charitable corporation governed by a board of trustees. Learn more about the SFASU Foundation.
The SFA Real Estate Foundation is dedicated to assist Stephen F. Austin State University by managing timber and land holdings gifted to the University. The SFA Real Estate Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) Texas charitable corporation governed by a board of trustees. Learn more about the SFA Real Estate Foundation.