WAYS TO GIVE
There are many ways to support Tarleton State University and the causes that matter most to you. From immediate gifts that meet today’s needs to planned investments that create a lasting legacy, each contribution helps expand opportunities for students, advance academic excellence, and strengthen the future of Tarleton State. Discover the giving option that best reflects your philanthropic goals and passion for Tarleton State.
GIVE ONLINE
Online gifts are the fastest way to make an impact on our students, colleges, and programs. Give securely using a credit card, debit card, PayPal, Venmo, or Apple Pay*.
* Apple Pay is available to supporters using Safari on supported Apple devices. Supporters using Chrome, Edge, or Firefox on desktop may not see the Apple Pay option, but can still complete their gift using a credit card, debit card, PayPal, or Venmo.
GIVE IN PERSON, BY MAIL OR BY PHONE
The simplest and easiest gifts you can make. They can be made through outright cash, personal checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders made payable to the Tarleton State University.
You may bring your gift of cash or check to our gifts coordinator located in Room 156 of the Tarleton State University Administration building on the main campus in Stephenville.
Or mail your check to:
Box T-0260
Stephenville, TX 76402
To make a gift with a credit card over the phone, please contact the Gift Processing team, and we’ll be happy to assist you. Our team accepts all major credit and debit cards and is available Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm Central Time.
COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
Support the college or school that shaped your journey or inspires your passion. Gifts directed to Tarleton’s colleges and schools provide critical resources that enhance academic programs, support faculty excellence, and create hands-on learning opportunities for students.
- College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Dr. Sam Pack College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Science and Mathematics
- College of Liberal and Fine Arts
- Division of Health Sciences
- Mayfield College of Engineering
- Honors College
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Leadership and Military Studies
UNIVERSITY PRIORITIES
Support the areas of greatest need at Tarleton State University through University Priorities. Gifts directed here provide flexible resources that allow the university to respond to emerging opportunities, address critical needs, and advance strategic initiatives that enhance student success and institutional excellence.
- President’s Circle
- Texan Excellence Fund
- Tarleton Promise Program
- Dean’s Circle
- Scholarships and Endowments
CAMPUS LIFE
Support the experiences that bring Tarleton State University to life outside the classroom. Gifts to campus life enrich student involvement, leadership development, organizations, traditions, and programs that help students connect, grow, and thrive during their time on campus. Your support helps create a vibrant student experience and a strong sense of belonging across Texan Nation.
- Tarleton State Athletics
- Crystal Apple Society
- Dick Smith Library
- W.K. Gordon Center for Industrial History of Texas
- KTRL – Tarleton State Public Radio
- Purple Poo
- Tarleton State Texan Rodeo
- Student Engagement and Success
- Student Life Circle
- Tarleton Alumni Association
- Tarleton Parents Association
- Texan Grit Fund
PLANNED GIVING
Planned giving offers a meaningful way to create a lasting legacy at Tarleton State University through gifts such as bequests, trusts, and other long-term giving options. These thoughtful investments ensure your impact continues to support students and strengthen the university for generations to come. To learn more about planned giving opportunities, please contact Janice Horak at (254) 968-9857 or jhorak@tarleton.edu.
