{"id":25599,"date":"2026-06-24T13:36:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T18:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/giving\/?page_id=25599"},"modified":"2026-06-24T14:16:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T19:16:42","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/giving\/frequently-asked-questions-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Frequently Asked Questions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|800|on|on|||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#4F2D7F&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#4F2D7F&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#4F2D7F&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#4F2D7F&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#4F2D7F&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|800|on|on|||||&#8221; closed_toggle_font=&#8221;|800|on||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xe04e;||divi||400&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;why should i give to tarleton state?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Tarleton State\u2019s budget has grown with its student body, the expansion of its mission, its commitment to excellence, and the desires of the public to see highly educated, technically proficient graduates in the workforce. However, state funding has not grown accordingly. Gifts to the University allow it to grow in ways that basic funding cannot accomplish. Private gifts allow for programs that state funding doesn\u2019t, such as scholarships, special acquisitions, equipment purchases, the creation of endowments, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;how much of my gift is tax deductible?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>That depends on the nature of your gift, but most gifts are at least partly deductible. If you receive any goods or services in return for your gift, such as auction items or tickets, the fair-market value of those items is tax-deductible. For more information please contact your tax advisor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;can I make gift in installments?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Yes, donors often pledge gifts to be paid over time. For example, a donor who makes a $1,000 pledge might choose to fulfill the commitment with two $500 payments over the course of a year, or a donor who pledges $25,000 might complete the commitment over five years. For more about pledging a gift, contact us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What kind of assets may I give?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The university accepts a wide range of gifts, including cash, securities, real estate, art, jewelry, equipment, intellectual property, mineral rights, oil and gas interests, timber, cattle, and limited partnership interests. All gifts are subject to review by the University\u2019s Gift Acceptance Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;If I establish a scholarship, will I be involved in the selection of student recipients?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"advgb-accordion-body ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" id=\"ui-id-10\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-9\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Tarleton State University maintains a scholarship committee that reviews applications and makes the final determination. Donors do not participate in the final selection process. However, Tarleton encourages donors to meet with scholarship recipients through regular awards, luncheons, and other planned activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"advgb-accordion-header ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-accordion-header-collapsed ui-corner-all ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons\" role=\"tab\" id=\"ui-id-11\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-12\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What are my rights as a donor?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"advgb-accordion-body ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" id=\"ui-id-10\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-9\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"advgb-accordion-body ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" id=\"ui-id-12\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-11\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Your rights as a Tarleton State University donor are protected by Tarleton\u2019s Donor Bill of Rights. Among those rights are respectful treatment and safe handling of your personal information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can I designate the use of my gift?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"advgb-accordion-body ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" id=\"ui-id-10\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-9\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"advgb-accordion-body ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" id=\"ui-id-12\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-11\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"advgb-accordion-body ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" id=\"ui-id-14\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-13\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely, you can designate your gift however you see fit. However, unrestricted gifts can make the difference to underserved programs, programs without an alumni base (like the library, for example), or to help create new programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How can I make my gift?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"advgb-accordion-body ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" id=\"ui-id-10\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-9\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"advgb-accordion-body ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" id=\"ui-id-12\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-11\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"advgb-accordion-body ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" id=\"ui-id-14\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-13\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><strong>Online: <\/strong>online gifts are the fastest way to make an impact on our students, colleges and programs. We accept credit or debit cards.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"background-color: #4f2d7f; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; display: inline-block; font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-style: italic; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\" href=\"https:\/\/donate.tarleton.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MAKE A GIFT<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"advgb-accordion-body ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-13\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p><strong><br \/>\nBy Mail:<\/strong> enclose a check payable to Tarleton State University. If you are wanting to designate your gift to a specific college, department, or need on campus, please include that on the memo line. Please mail your check to: Tarleton State Unviversity Box T-0260 Stephenville, TX 76402<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>please call Institutional Advancement at <a href=\"tel:254-968-1981\">254-968-1981<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you in advance for your support!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/DSPCOB_300x300.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Three Tarleton State Dr. Sam Pack College of Business students. 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