Your Gift Is An Investment In The Future

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Joshua Villa, Wichita State student on the campus

Your Gift Is An Investment In The Future

Klepper Community Leader Scholarship helped Joshua Villa pursue his educational dreams

You can change someone's life

No matter the size, your gift is an investment in Wichita State. It says you believe in a bright future for your university and want to help it succeed. Whether you direct your giving to academics, facilities, fine arts or any of the hallmarks of Shocker excellence, you are building on a proud tradition of private support that helps make Wichita State the extraordinary place it is today. Thank you for being part of our story.

Hear from Vic and Junetta Everett, two WSU Alumni who continue to support their alma mater.

How to give

  • Check/Cash – A gift can be made in many forms, including cash, money order, bank draft and more.
  • Mail  – Make checks payable to the
    WSU Foundation at 1845 Fairmount, Campus Box 2, Wichita, KS 67260-0002.
  • Online – Make an online gift through Visa, American Express, Discover and MasterCard.
  • Text – You can text your gift to 52014 then in the message add @shockers, the gift amount and fund name. It will take you to our text giving page.
  • Crowdfunding – We have a number of crowdfunding initiatives that start and end at various times throughout the year.
  • Matching – Many companies encourage donations to higher education and will match the amount you give, which doubles your impact. Before making your gift, check to see if your company provides matching contributions.
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Planned giving

How important are planned gifts to Wichita State University? Twenty seven percent of all philanthropic funds came from estate gifts during fiscal year 2019. Our free estate planning guide and monthly newsletter are helpful resources.

  • Bequests – You can make a gift through your will or trust and lessen the burden of taxes on your family.
  • IRA Charitable Rollover – Allows anyone age 70 1/2 and older to reduce your taxable income by making a gift directly from your IRA.
  • Charitable Gift Annuity – An annuity gift allows you to transfer your cash and property to our organization. We make a fixed payment to you for life at a rate based on your age.
  • Beneficiary Designation Gifts – You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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Wichita State University graduates at graduation

Commencement is a memorable event for WSU graduates.

Wichita State student attends Shocker Ventures Contest

Corporate support helps make the Shocker New Venture Competition a success each year.

Corporate and foundation relations

By partnering with Wichita State, your company or foundation will collaborate with the brightest minds to solve industry problems or address challenges facing our world.

  • Corporate Recognition
  • Contacts
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Memorials and honors

  • Open Memorials – Memorials create a legacy for the individual being honored, while also providing much-needed resources for Wichita State.
  • Give to a Memorial – Making a gift to honor a loved one or recognize someone special in your life is a meaningful way to support Wichita State.
  • Create a Memorial – We help families establish opportunities to remember their loved one and their love for Wichita State.
  • Tribute Giving – A tribute gift can be made to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or special occasion to someone special in your life.
  • Honorary Gifts – You can create a gift in honor of a respected mentor or friend. These donations pay tribute to the person who meant so much to you.
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The impact of generosity

Supporting Wichita State takes many forms. These are just a few examples of how our alumni and friends are making Wichita State stronger through their unique gifts.

Gene and Yolanda Camarena

8.31.20

With $1 million gift, Gene and Yolanda Camarena will help students of color succeed at Wichita State University

Music Students

6.15.19

$3.6 million estate gift will support WSU music students

W. Frank Barton School of Business Rendering

10.5.20

Clark and Sharon Bastian, Fidelity Bank invest another $500,000 in new home for Wichita State’s W. Frank Barton School of Business