Ways to give to Augustana College

There are several ways to support Augustana College and affordable liberal arts education for students.

Give via credit card or check

You may make a one-time or recurring gift to any area of the college you would like to support.

• Mail a check made out to Augustana College to Augustana College Advancement, 639 38th St., Rock Island, Ill., 61201.

• Call 309-794-7545 to make a gift by phone.

Transferring appreciated assets

Many donors prefer to make gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange traded funds because it can have a large impact on Augustana college, while maximizing potential tax benefits by avoiding paying tax on capital gains.

If you would like to transfer your appreciated assets you can:

• Use our online tool to walk you through the process.

• Access our transfer information and work directly with your broker to transfer your stocks.

• Learn more about the potential benefits of giving stocks

Gifts from an IRA (Qualified Charitable Distributions)

Donors 70¹⁄₂ and older who have a traditional IRA are eligible to make a tax-free donation directly from their IRA to Augustana College called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). Generally speaking, these gifts are tax-free.

For those 72 and older, QCDs can count towards a required minimum distribution, allowing you to use your IRA to support the college.

Using this online tool, you can give from your IRA today or learn more about the benefits of giving a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).

Planned giving

One of the most powerful ways to support Augustana College is by creating your legacy in your will or Revocable Living Trust. It is a gift that costs nothing today, but ensures that Augustana can continue to provide an affordable, liberal arts education.

To start your legacy today, Augustana College invites you to use FreeWill, a free, online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will in just 20 minutes. It is free, no matter what, and can be used with an attorney to finalize your estate plans.

Start your legacy using FreeWill

If you have already included a gift to Augustana College in your will, please fill out this form to let us know about your intentions.

Beneficiary designations

For additional assets not covered in your will, including (but not limited to): 401ks, IRAs, life insurance policies, and bank accounts, you must designate a beneficiary. If you would like to name Augustana College as your beneficiary, you can use this online tool to help organize your accounts and name beneficiaries.