The CSU Foundation is proud to serve our students and University, helping to ensure that the promise of success and accomplishment becomes reality.
Today’s students will one day join a talent pool and workforce that includes thousands of CSU graduates who have been influencing and advancing society’s collective good for the better part of 50 years.
A door opened, a future changed
College wasn’t always part of Mary Hansard’s plan—not because she lacked ability, but because life never gave her the...
Your support helps alleviate the pressures that can cause some of our students to simply give up, only a few short steps away from obtaining a college degree.
A second chance
Alan Nevel didn’t arrive at Cleveland State University on a straight path. In fact, by the time CSU entered...
Thank you for investing in our students. Your support is transforming lives, igniting hope and pulling dreams within reach.
Other Gift Options
Honor/Memorial Gift
Cleveland State University will process donations made in honor of, or in memory of, your loved ones. Cleveland State University will send notification of the gift to both parties. Please contact John Templeman at 216.523.7517 or j.templeman@csuohio.edu.
Gifts-in-Kind
Examples include library materials and classroom equipment. Please contact John Petrus, JD, CPA, at 216.523.7240 or j.n.petrus@csuohio.edu.
Securities
(Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Stock Shares and Privately Held Corporations)
In addition to income tax savings, you can also avoid capital gains tax if you have owned the securities for more than 12 months. Please contact John Petrus, JD, CPA, at 216.523.7240 or j.n.petrus@csuohio.edu.
Real Estate
You may donate property outright, which is used by the University or sold, and the proceeds used for support of the University. You may also retain occupancy of the property for life, but give your primary or vacation home to the University for its future benefit. For more information, contact Julie Rehm at 216.523.7275 or j.rehm@csuohio.edu.
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