With your gift, Franciscan University will continue to educate, evangelize, and send forth joyful disciples, formed in the riches of the Catholic faith.
Thank You!
Ways to Give
Online Donations
Use our online donation form as a secure and convenient way to support Franciscan University. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. You can also give directly through your checking account by choosing “Direct Debit” on the giving page.
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PayPal and Mobile Apps
You can also give through PayPal and other apps from your mobile device through our Mobile Giving Page.
Mail Donations
Make your personal or business check or money order payable to Franciscan University, and mail it to:
Office of Institutional Advancement
Franciscan University
1235 University Blvd.
Steubenville, OH 43952
Employer Matching Gifts can double your donation!
If you work for, or are retired from, a company with a matching gift program, your gift may be eligible for a match. A number of Franciscan's donors have used employer matching gifts to double (or sometimes increase by even more) the value of their support.
Stocks and Mutual Funds
To transfer securities electronically from a brokerage account, you will need the following information
Account Name: Franciscan University of Steubenville
Morgan Stanley
DTC# 0015
Franciscan University Account #: 949-017026-171
Federal Tax Number: 34-0714818
On the date of transfer, if you would please email us at [email protected] or call us at 740-283-6447 and inform us of your gift, that will be a great help.
IRA Charitable Rollover / Qualifying Charitable Contribution
Individuals aged 70 ½ or older may contribute up to $100,000 per year directly from an IRA to a qualified charitable organization, such as Franciscan University.
When transmitting your QCD, please ask your IRA administrator to include your name and address on the check, wire transfer or corresponding documentation. Checks should be made payable to Franciscan University, Tax ID 34-0714818. Please mail your check to:
Franciscan University, Office of Advancement
1235 University Blvd.
Steubenville, OH 43952
Cryptocurrency
Did you know you can donate cryptocurrency to us directly? Franciscan University now accepts donations of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. To give Cryptocurrency directly from your account to Franciscan University, go to our Cryptocurrency donation page. If you'd like to learn more about how some of our donors give assets to increase their impact and lower their tax bill, you can learn more here.
Pledges
Pledges (extending from a few months to several years) can be made in writing and mailed to:
Office of Institutional Advancement
Franciscan University
1235 University Blvd.
Steubenville, OH 43952
Please print clearly and in full your name, mailing address, and telephone number. State the full amount of the pledge, your payment schedule, and the amount and date of each pledge payment. You may designate your pledge to general operations or to a specific program or project.
The Advancement Office will send you a pledge reminder if you request it.
Estate Gifts / Bequests
If you would like to include Franciscan University in your estate, please include the following information in your will and/or trust along with your desired designation: Franciscan University, Tax ID: 34-0714818. Address:
1235 University Blvd.
Steubenville, OH 43952.
To make the process of legacy giving easy, Franciscan has partnered with Giving Docs to provide our community with a free estate planning tool through our website. As you write your will, Giving Docs presents you with the opportunity to make a planned gift to Franciscan University on your terms.
Other Planned Gifts
Knowledgeable professionals in the Planned and Leadership Giving office stand ready to assist you in exploring the many tax-wise options available for supporting Franciscan’s transformational Catholic mission, including life insurance, IRA rollovers, various trusts, real estate, and charitable gift annuities.
Please visit our Planned Giving website for more information.
Memorial Gifts
If you wish to honor the memory of a family member or friend by making a contribution to Franciscan University, please write us at the above address and include the name of the individual you are honoring. Please state the designation of the gift if you wish. We will contact the family to let them know a donation has been made.