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Giving is Easy
Contributions can be made online or in a variety of other ways. Your gifts enhance the programs and services that make a PLU education distinctive.
Secure Online Donation
To support PLU today, simply fill out our secure form for making a donation online.
Donate by Mail
To support by mail, you may print off our online form. Send the completed form to the address shown with your credit card information or check.
Electronic Funds Transfer
Gifts can also be sent electronically by submitting an electronic funds transfer form.
Payroll Deduction (PLU Employees Only)
Payroll deduction is a fast and easy way for faculty and staff to support the students at PLU.
Charitable Lead Trusts
This is a current gift that will help relieve tax burdens on your heirs in the future.
Non-Cash Gifts
Information about support through other assets, current and future, can be found on our Gift Planning page. These include:
Bequests
The most common future gift is a bequest, where the donor includes PLU in their will or estate plan.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
In the right circumstances, this can increase your income, reduce your taxes, unlock appreciated investments, rid you of investment worries and provide support to PLU.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Support PLU while securing income for the rest of your life!
Retirement Funds
Giving through your retirement plan can help you save money in taxes too!
If you have any questions about what kind of gift would be best for you, our Gift Planning Team would be happy to assist you through the process.
Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes! The IRS encourages support of charitable organizations by allowing an income tax charitable deduction to those who itemize their taxes.
The PLU Tax Identification Number is 91-0565571