Your Gift Makes a Difference
Thank you for supporting Saint Francis University. Every donor and every gift makes a difference in students’ lives by improving the quality and value of a Saint Francis University education.
Ways to Give
Online Gifts
Making a gift online is simple, direct and secure. Donate online now!
Gifts by Mail
You can make a gift with a check or credit card through the mail by printing out this gift form. Mail the completed form to:
Saint Francis University Office of Advancement
PO Box 600
Loretto, PA 15940
Credit Card Gifts
You may use your credit card to make a gift online or by calling 814-472-3021.
Appreciated Securities/Stock
You may support Saint Francis University while receiving a charitable deduction and possibly avoiding capital gains taxes by donating through appreciated securities or stock. To insure that your stock gift is promptly recorded and acknowledged with a receipt for your tax purposes, please notify our advancement services coordinator, Pam Zemrose (814-472-3148), to let her know that you would like to transfer a stock gift to the University. You may also let Pam know if you wish to restrict your gift to a specific purpose.
To complete the transaction to the university, she will need to know:
Donor's Name
Name of stock and number of shares
Date of transfer
Any restriction on the gift, if applicable
Then instruct your broker to transfer the stock to Saint Francis University by contacting the University's broker:
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
PO Box 1865
Altoona, PA 16603
Tom Weimer, Manager
814-941-6073 or 800-533-6401
SFU Account #: 3184-4235
DTC: 0793
SFU Federal ID#: 25-102-4358
Real Estate and Personal Property
Your home, land and other real estate may be used to make an immediate or life income gift. As with appreciated securities, real estate gifts held more than a year can offer significant tax benefits.
Recognition or Memorial Gifts
Recognition and Memorial Gifts offer an opportunity to honor someone special or remember a deceased loved one. Such gifts can be designed for any area within the University.
Tribute Gifts
Our Tribute Programs give you the opportunity to memorialize or honor a loved one or simply reflect your loyal support for Saint Francis University by selecting a memorial bench, tree or book.
Deferred or Planned Gifts
Deferred or planned gifts allow you to contribute while providing you with tax benefits and a potential income source. Visit our planned giving page for answers to all of your estate planning questions.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Your employer may be willing to match your personal gift to the University. This could double, triple or even quadruple your gift total. More than 1,000 companies nationwide participate in the matching gift program. To find out whether you or your spouse is eligible for a corporate matching gift, visit the annual fund's matching gift page.
Gift-In-Kind
To make a gift-in-kind donation, please complete the gift-in-kind form and submit with your gift to the University.
Contact Us
For more complete gift giving information, or if you have questions, contact the Robert Crusciel, Office of Advancement by e-mail or at 814-472-3021.