Ways To Give

SUNY Broome is fortunate to have the support of thousands of supporters. All gifts make it possible for the College to provide its many students a fulfilling and life changing educational experience. As you consider your gift, please know that there are a number of options available and are detailed below. No matter your gift amount, your support is truly appreciated.

Mail:

Please print and complete this form and send in with your check.
*Please do not send cash
SUNY Broome Foundation
PO Box 1017
Binghamton, NY 13902-1017

Online:

Safe and secure, giving online not only helps with our GO GREEN effort, but also puts your donation to work immediately. All major credit cards accepted.

Set up a Recurring Gift through our secure online giving site. Select the “Make this a monthly gift” checkbox and indicate the amount you would like to donate on a recurring basis. Your credit card will automatically be charged each month with the amount you have specified until you contact us regarding any changes.

Give Online

Phone:

Call the Foundation at 607-778-5182
Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
All major credit cards accepted.

Other Ways to Give

Many companies offer the opportunity to also support what is most important to you. Check with your Human Resource Department on information about their matching gifts program or visit our Matching Gifts Search Tool.

As a member of SUNY Broome Community College’s faculty and staff, you can support the College by filling out the electronic payroll deduction form.

The Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships each year to students based on merit and/or financial need. Scholarships can be established on an annual basis, in memory or honor of someone special or through the creation of an endowment.

Please contact Lisa Schappert, Senior Director of Development & Alumni Relations, for more information.

The SUNY Broome Foundation proudly offers grants-in-aid to supplement federal and state financial aid to SUNY Broome students, expanding a tradition begun in 1953 by the College’s Student Aid Association. Today, approximately 87% of SUNY Broome students have some level of financial need. Our mission at the Foundation is to help alleviate some of that burden so that our students can afford to continue their educational journey. Our grants-in-aid program is designed to financially assist students needing additional support without needing to borrow funds to cover costs.

Grants-in-Aid: the Awards Process

1. Application: students submit FAFSA Forms, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, to a federal agency that notifies the Financial Aid Office, who prepares students’ financial aid packages.

2. Selection criteria for each grant are established by the donor’s instructions to the Foundation. Selection is made by the Financial Aid Office.

3. Payment is made by the Financial Aid Office directly to students’ accounts and is paid over and above federal and state aid. These funds help fill the gap of unmet need by reducing loans first, then work study awards, then any needs-based grants.

Please contact Lisa Schappert, Senior Director of Development & Alumni Relations, for more information on how you can fund a grant-in-aid.

An endowment is an investment in SUNY Broome. A minimum of $10,000 is needed to establish a fund. Earnings from the principal amount can be used to support general purposes, scholarships, faculty development, or special programs at the donor’s requests. Donors may continue to contribute annually to their established endowment to provide additional support to their fund.

Please contact the Foundation at 607-778-5182 for more information.

Many SUNY Broome supporters prefer to make gifts of appreciated assets to have a significant impact on our mission while minimizing potential tax burdens. When you donate your appreciated assets, you can avoid paying the capital gains tax. Additionally, if you itemize deductions, you can also take a charitable deduction for the entire donation amount.

To make this process simple for you, we’ve partnered with FreeWill to offer this free online tool that allows you to make this gift more quickly and easily than ever. After you provide some details about the assets you wish to transfer, you can either print and mail your forms, or donate entirely electronically — whichever you’re comfortable with. Maximize your impact with SUNY Broome and make a stock gift today!

IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions

If you are 70.5 or older, you are eligible to make an IRA contribution that benefits you and allows SUNY Broome to continue assisting students. These gifts are tax-free, regardless of whether or not you itemize deductions on your tax return.

For individuals 72 and older who need to fulfill a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) this year — an IRA gift can help meet this requirement and help you avoid a hefty tax penalty at the same time.

You can use this online tool to make your tax-free donation online, and learn more about the benefits of giving from your IRA. Learn more about IRA donations today!

If you would like to make a planned gift to SUNY Broome, please consider the following options.

  • Bequests
  • Charitable Gift Annuities
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts
  • Living Trusts
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan Gifts
  • Real Estate Gifts
  • Create an Endowment

Contact Catherine Williams, Executive Director, for information about Planned Giving and how it can make a significant impact here at SUNY Broome Community College.

*All gifts made to the SUNY Broome Foundation are tax deductible

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