Ways to Give

Giving online is a secure, quick and easy way to make a one-time or recurring gift.

Mizzou accepts all major credit cards as well as digital wallets, including PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App and more.

To send a gift to Mizzou by mail, please print the gift form and mail it with your gift to Mizzou Advancement.

Make checks payable to: Curators of the University of Missouri

Mail your gift to:

To receive ACH/wire transfer instructions, please email Gift Services.

Gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual fund shares can be a tax-advantage way to provide support to Mizzou.

To receive transfer instructions or notify us of your intent to transfer securities, please email Gift Services.

Please note: You must initiate the transfer of securities with your broker. Emailing us will not initiate a stock transfer.

If you wish to transfer mutual funds, please contact us ahead of time with the mutual fund name and symbol. Certain mutual funds must be transferred to specialized university accounts which may require unique accommodation.

If you would like more information on how to complete a gift of appreciated securities or want to notify us of transfer, please email Gift Services or call 573-884-8825.

Valuation: For internal university recognition purposes, the gift value is determined by using the mean between the highest and lowest quoted price on the date the shares are received in the university’s account. You will need to consult with your tax advisor to determine whether to use this value or another value for tax purposes. Please see IRS Publication 561 for additional details.

We accept gifts of cryptocurrency through a third-party provider, The Giving Block. You will set up an account with The Giving Block and make your transfer. Giving Block will immediately convert your cryptocurrency into U.S. dollars. These transfers are nonrefundable. No goods, services or airdrops will be provided in exchange for your donation.

The Giving Block is currently accepting: 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.

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.

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is an account offered by a sponsoring organization (often a community foundation) that accepts a donor’s gifts and then makes a charitable donation to a qualified organization according to the donor’s recommendation.

To initiate a gift to Mizzou from your donor-advised fund, please use the following tax information.

To receive more instructions on completing a DAF donation or to notify Mizzou of your intent to recommend a grant from your DAF, please email Gift Services.

Please remember, donations from your DAF cannot have any return benefits to you which includes fulfilling personal pledges or completing payment for registrations, tickets or premium/priority seating options.

If you are age 70½ or older, you may give directly from your IRA to qualified charities without paying federal income tax on the distribution. The amount you may direct from your IRA is set by the federal government and is referred to as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD).

To initiate an IRA charitable rollover donation to Mizzou, please use the following tax information.

To receive more instructions on completing an IRA charitable rollover donation or to notify Mizzou of your intent to issue an IRA charitable rollover donation, please email Gift Services.

Please remember, IRA charitable rollover donations cannot have any return benefits to you which include completing payment for registrations, tickets or premium/priority seating options.

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.

Raise the Roar is the official crowdfunding platform of Mizzou and is an opportunity for Mizzou Tigers to inspire change by both donating to and fundraising for the causes they are most passionate about.

Mizzou accepts donations of personal property often referred to as “gifts in kind.” These items must support our academic mission and include things such as book collections, artwork, equipment, farm animals and other items that Mizzou would otherwise need to purchase.

See our section on stock and cryptocurrency for that type of gift in kind.

See IRS Publication 526 for additional information.

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

Planned gifts are a way to show your support of Mizzou’s mission while accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning and philanthropic goals.

To learn more about giving through wills, trusts, retirement assets, life insurance, real estate or life income gifts, visit our Gift Planning website or contact the Gift Planning team at giftplanning@missouri.edu or 800-970-9977.

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.

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.