Giving to the
YSU Foundation
ways to GIVE
By Mail
YSU Foundation,
655 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44502
Online
By Phone
Monday-Friday between
8:30 am–5:00 pm.
Crypto
Your donation to the Youngstown State University Foundation can change someone’s future and provide educational opportunities.
Other Ways to Give
In addition to our most common forms of donation, we offer a variety of other ways to make an impact.
From memorial gifts to payroll deductions, gifts in-kind, matching gifts and donor advised funds, we work with donors of all sizes to help make an impact on the lives of students at Youngstown State University.
Make a Pledge
A pledge is a signed and dated commitment to make a gift by paying over a period of
time. This process allows for your spread payments and tax benefits to be spread over
a maximum of 5 years. Complete the Pledge Card to begin the process.
Memorial Gift
To honor the life of a loved one who has passed, memorial gifts can be designated to a
specific YSU college or YSU Foundation scholarship. Below is suggested verbiage to
consider when honoring your loved one.
The family requests that memorial gifts be made to the ________ Scholarship at the
Youngstown State University Foundation, 655 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio 44502.
You can also give online at ysufoundation.org by clicking “Give Now” and following the
prompts.
ACH or Wire Transfer
Bank wire transfers are a fast and secure way to send cash to the YSU Foundation. If
you would like to make a gift via wire transfer, please contact the YSU Foundation
at 330-941-3211 to obtain instructions.
Donor Advised Funds
A relationship through the YSU Foundation and the Community Foundation of the
Mahoning Valley has been established to provide donors with the opportunity to create
a Donor Advised Fund (DAF). The fund will be housed at the Community Foundation of
the Mahoning Valley. The DAF will not only benefit YSU, but also the local community.
Please refer to the YSU Foundation and CFMV flyer to learn more.
Gift of Stocks, Bonds or Other Securities
Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an advantageous way for
you to make a gift to our organization, which may also yield tax benefits. Please contact the YSU Foundation
at 330-941-3211 to obtain instructions.
Payroll Deductions
YSU employees can make bi-weekly or semi-monthly donations through YSU salary
deductions. Please complete the Payroll Deduction Form to make a payroll gift.
Cryptocurrency
Every.org allows you to donate to the YSU Foundation through various online payment options, such as PayPal, Venmo, and cryptocurrency.
Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gifts programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees or retirees. Your employer’s personnel office can provide you with the information on how to take advantage of your company’s matching gift benefit. Use the matching gift tool below to see if your company is eligible.
Gift In-Kind
A gift-in-kind involves the transfer of property other than cash. A tax receipt for the gift will be issued based on the fair market value of the item. Please refer to the Gift-in-kind Form to make a gift.