Ways to Give
Give by Phone
Call our team to get connected to a
Development Officer who can assist you.
503-725-4478
Give by Mail
Send your gift to:
P.O. Box 243, Portland, OR 97207-0243
Make checks payable to "Portland State University Foundation" and include the fund name in the memo line.
Ways to Make an Impact
Planned Giving
Leave a lasting legacy at PSU by including the university in your estate plans. Your gift will support students and programs for generations to come.
Stocks & Securities
Make a donation of appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds. This tax-smart way to give can make an impact while reducing capital gains taxes.
Donor-Advised Funds
Give to PSU through a charitable account you’ve already established—an easy, flexible way to support students and programs you care about.
Endowments
An endowed gift provides permanent funding for scholarships, faculty or programs at PSU. Your support will benefit the university for years to come.
PSU Employee Giving
Faculty and staff can make donations through payroll deduction. Give automatically each month and support the areas that matter most to you.
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match charitable donations—see if your company participates and you can double or even triple your gift.
Gifts That Make an Immediate Impact
- Cash
- Public & private securities
- Mutual fund shares
- Business interests
- Real property
Gifts That Support PSU in the Future
- Beneficiary designations
- Charitable gift annuities
- Life insurance policies
- Retirement assets
Learn more about gift options.