Ways to Give

Cash 

Supporting the college is simple with a one-time or recurring cash gift via check or credit card. Alternatively, you can make a pledge and fulfill it through installments over the year.

If you’d like to give online, you can do so right here. 

Checks should be made payable to Thaddeus Stevens Foundation at 740 East End Ave. Lancaster, PA 17602. Donations are tax deductible. 

Your gift can be designated for a specific area of interest or for the general purpose of the college. Find out how Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology can best put your gift to work strengthening the college’s operations, scholarships, student life, matching grants, capital improvements, athletics, faculty and staff development, library, technology, curriculum development, and much more.

Recurring Giving Program

Join our Recurring Giving Program to provide consistent support to Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology through regular contributions from your credit card or bank account. 

How does the program benefit Thaddeus Stevens College? Your recurring contributions provide steady, reliable funding that enhances our impactful programs. This support is crucial in developing practical skills in students for thriving careers, backing initiatives like the Student Home Construction Program, and sustaining the Workforce and Economic Development Center. Recurring gifts also reduce administrative costs, allowing a greater portion of each donation to directly benefit student success. Additionally, this method of giving helps lessen our environmental footprint by cutting down on paper use. 

 How does the program benefit you? Joining the program streamlines your giving process, reduces the need for reminders, and eliminates the hassle of writing checks. It’s an opportunity to become one of our most dedicated supporters, recognized annually in our Report of Gifts. By breaking down your donation into manageable monthly or quarterly segments, you can make a significant impact without a substantial one-time expense. 

 How to Participate in the Program: 

• By Credit Card: Visit our secure giving page, select “I would my gift to be recurring,” and choose your preferred recurrence. You can also download, complete, and return the Recurring Giving Authorization Form. 
• By Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT): Complete the Recurring Giving Authorization Form and mail it with a voided check or deposit slip to: Thaddeus Stevens Foundation Attn: Annual Giving 740 East End Ave. Lancaster, PA 17602 

Matching Gift 

Enhance your donation’s impact through your employer’s Matching Gift Program, potentially doubling or tripling your contribution. Check with your Human Resources Department for matching gift forms; retirees and spouses may also be eligible

Gifts of Equipment, Tools, and Supplies

In-kind donations, such as equipment, tools, and supplies, are invaluable to the college. These contributions allow students to train on state-of-the-art equipment, preparing them for the workforce. To explore these opportunities, please contact the Office of Advancement.

Securities Transfers

Donating appreciated stocks held for over a year can provide significant tax benefits, including a deduction equal to the stock’s fair market value and avoidance of capital gains taxes. Contact our advancement team to learn more.

Payroll Deduction for Thaddeus Stevens Employees

Employees can further support our mission through payroll deductions, automatically allocating a portion of each paycheck to the Foundation. Even small contributions add up over time. To enroll, complete a payroll deduction form.

Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Gifts 

Donors aged 70½ or older can make tax-free contributions directly from their IRAs to the Thaddeus Stevens Foundation through Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs). These donations are exempt from taxes, whether or not you itemize deductions. Donors can contribute up to $100,000 annually per person, but the gift must be made directly to the Foundation. Please contact our Office of Advancement at Foundation@stevenscollege.edu to learn more.

Savings Bonds

Savings bonds, often forgotten assets, can be repurposed for a greater good. By donating your savings bonds to the Thaddeus Stevens Foundation, you can turn idle funds into meaningful support for students and programs.

Wire Transfers

Wire transfers provide a secure and efficient way to make a gift to the Thaddeus Stevens Foundation. For detailed instructions on initiating a wire transfer, please contact our Office of Advancement at Foundation@stevenscollege.edu.

Business and Industry Giving

Corporate partners can support the College in various ways, including philanthropic donations and grants, the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) sharing industry expertise through speaking engagements, and enhancing career development via student internships. For more information and additional partnership opportunities, please explore our Business and Industry Page.

These partnerships are vital to our mission of fostering education and innovation! 

Real Estate

Real estate gifts, such as houses, vacation homes, rental properties, farms, or commercial properties, allow you to preserve cash assets, receive significant tax benefits, and make a larger charitable impact. Gifts of remainder interest enable you to receive tax benefits now while continuing to live in your home for life. Large gifts of real estate also offer naming opportunities in facilities or endowments, creating a lasting legacy. Contact our Office of Advancement for more information.

Life Insurance   

Name the Thaddeus Stevens Foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy to support our mission. Alternatively, transfer ownership of the policy to the Foundation, which may provide you with a tax deduction for the policy’s cash surrender value. Contact us to explore how life insurance can create a lasting impact.

Gifts through your will

A bequest is one of the most impactful ways to make an estate gift. By including the Thaddeus SA bequest in your will is one of the most impactful ways to support future students and programs at Thaddeus Stevens College. This type of gift allows you to leave a legacy without affecting your current financial resources.

Bequest Options Include:

• Leaving a specific dollar amount or asset.
• Allocating a percentage of your estate.
• Contributing the remainder of your estate after other obligations are met.
• Designating the Foundation as a beneficiary of specific assets.

Plan your gift today to ensure your intentions are honored. For more information or to complete a Legacy Gift Intention form, please contact the Office of Advancement at Foundation@stevenscollege.edu.

Charitable Remainder Trust and Charitable Gift Annuity  

Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)
Support Thaddeus Stevens College while securing guaranteed lifetime income through a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA). This simple agreement allows you to:

1. Receive fixed annual payments for life.
2. Enjoy immediate tax deductions and potential tax-free income.
3. Create a lasting impact on students’ education.

Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)
For more tailored giving, a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) offers:

• Variable income that adjusts with asset performance.
• Significant tax benefits, including reduced taxable income and deferred capital gains tax.
• The flexibility to support specific programs or the college’s endowment.

Contact our Office of Advancement to learn how CGAs and CRTs can align with your financial and philanthropic goals.