Help Power Bold Action, Thought and Global Leadership

For more than 100 years, Webster University has graduated more than 200,000 individuals located around the globe. By supporting Webster, your generosity has a lasting impact on our students.

Join the Webster Society

The Webster Society recognizes those donors that provide annual support of $1,000 or more. These generous donors make an immediate impact on our global community and set the pace for meeting the needs of our students and strengthening our programs. Email giving@webster.edu for more information.

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Ways to Give

2023 Society Dinner attendees, the Gorlok, chancellor Beth Stroble and president Julian Schuster

In addition to giving online, Webster accepts your gifts in many ways.

Send by Mail

Complete and mail our Gift/Pledge Form (PDF).

Non-cash Items

Non-monetary gifts of real estate, artwork, instructional equipment, library materials, or other tangible or intellectual property may be accepted.

Electronic Funds Wire Transfer

Send your gift directly from your account with an electronic funds transfer (EFT). To ensure that Webster University properly identifies and credits the donor of the contribution via EFT/wire transfer, please complete this simple form and submit. You will then immediately receive via email the EFT/wire transfer instructions. If you wish instead to contact us using another option, please email us at giving@webster.edu or call 314-968-7148.

Matching Gifts

Many companies will match their current and retired employees’ contributions to nonprofit organizations. Additionally, this benefit may also be extended to spouses of employees. To increase the impact of your donation, contact your company’s matching gift program administrator.

Donate Stock or Securities

You may be able to increase your gift and your tax deduction when you make a gift of stock, mutual funds, or other securities. (Details under Invest in Webster.)

Donate Stock or Securities

You may be able to increase your gift and your tax deduction when you make a gift of stock, mutual funds, or other securities.

To ensure that Webster University properly identifies and credits the donor of the gifted securities, please complete this simple form and submit. You will then immediately receive via email the electronic stock transfer instructions. If you wish instead to contact us by another option please email giving@webster.edu or call us at 314-968-7148.

Donate from Donor Advised or Directed Fund, Private or Family Foundation or Trust

Assets you have set aside for charitable purposes allow you to recommend grants over a period of time. Contact your account administrator for full details.

Qualified Charitable Distributions from Your IRA

You must be 70-1/2 years or older to be eligible to make a QCD and the maximum annual amount that can qualify for a QCD is $100,000. Funds distributed directly to you, the IRA owner, and which you then give to charity do not qualify as a QCD. Webster University is a 501(c)(3) organization, eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. Contact your IRA custodian for full details.

Gifts in Memorial or Tribute

Honor a mentor, colleague, or loved one by making a gift in tribute or memory of them by filling our Memorial/Tribute Gift Form (PDF).

Name Webster as a Beneficiary (Will, Retirement, Investment)

Gifts through your will or retirement plan allow you to maintain your assets during your lifetime, and potentially reduce taxes on your estate, while ensuring your legacy and Webster’s long-term future. You may indicate that Webster is to receive the entire amount, specific property, a specific amount, a percentage, or a portion of the balance remaining (residue). You can direct your gift to a particular purpose.

If you have a bank or investment account to give directly to Webster University, ask your bank manager or officer of your financial advisor for the appropriate form. Usually, a "pay on death” (P.O.D.) provision for a bank account or a CD or a “transfer on death” (T.O.D.) provision for certain other investment accounts is all that is needed. Notify Webster of your intentions using the Bequest Intention Form (PDF) or by contacting the Office of Advancement. Webster University (ID 43-0662529) is located at 470 E Lockwood Ave, St. Louis, MO 63119.

 

Contact Us

Have questions, or want to discuss further? We want to help. Contact the Advancement team by phone or email.

Learn More

Founded in 1915, Webster University is committed to ensuring high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. Learn more about our donors and their steadfast support of our worldwide community. Connect with fellow alumni and access services, programs and discounts just for you. Support just-in-time initiatives and current campaigns, like the Jackson & Thomas Society for diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Connect with our Office of Advancement to learn more about supporting our global community.

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