Ways to Give

Making a one-time or recurring gift online is simple, fast and secure. Mizzou accepts all major credit cards as well as digital wallets, including PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App and more.

To make a gift by mail, print and complete a gift form and include with your check or money order. Make checks payable to the University of Missouri and mail to:

University of Missouri faculty, staff and retired employees can give through payroll deduction. To get started, enroll online or complete our payroll deduction form.

Many companies match charitable contributions made by their employees, including retirees, board members and spouses. By simply submitting a matching gift form, you can double or even triple the impact of your gift to Mizzou.

Recognizing and celebrating a community of committed supporters whose generosity fuels lasting impact, giving societies offer opportunities to deepen engagement and connection with Mizzou’s mission. Groups honor donors at university as well as college and unit levels, inspiring continued giving while fostering a meaningful sense of belonging.

Gift Planning offers flexible, tax-wise ways to support our mission through gifts from wills, trusts, retirement accounts and more. These options can help you achieve your philanthropic and financial goals while creating a lasting impact at Mizzou.

Donor-advised funds can offer immediate tax benefits and the potential for tax-free growth on contributions. Through DAF Direct, donors can easily recommend grants to Mizzou from participating sponsoring organizations.

To initiate a grant to Mizzou or its affiliated foundations, refer to the list of tax-IDs.

For additional information about donor advised fund gifts, contact the Gift Planning team at giftplanning@missouri.edu or 573-882-0272.

Crowdfunding has been part of Mizzou’s story since 900 Boone County citizens founded the university in 1839. Today, that tradition lives on through Raise the Roar, our fundraising platform where alumni and friends support the passions that matter most to them.

Cryptocurrency offers a flexible, tax-wise way to support Mizzou and avoid capital gains.

We currently accept: Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Zcash (ZEC), Gemini Dollar (GUSD), Basic Attention Token (BAT), Chainlink (LINK), 0x (ZRX), Storj (STORJ), Dai (DAI), Amp (AMP), The Graph (GRT), UMA (UMA), and 1inch (1INCH). Unsupported currencies may not be processed and could result in loss of funds.

Cryptocurrency gifts are immediately converted to U.S. dollars and are nonrefundable. No goods, services or airdrops will be provided in exchange for your donation.

Corporate Engagement connects businesses with opportunities to fuel innovation, drive growth and create meaningful impact alongside Mizzou. Through strategic partnerships, companies gain access to top-tier research, career-ready talent and solutions that deliver measurable value.

The Foundation Relations team partners with philanthropic and corporate foundations to drive lasting, transformative impact on campus and in the community. We help identify funding opportunities and guide the proposal process in collaboration with your leadership team.

For more information, contact Donna Van Pelt, executive director of foundation relations, at donna.vanpelt@missouri.edu or 573-884-7625.