How to Give
The University of Montana Foundation accepts gifts online, via phone, or by mail. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Browse giving opportunities to learn more about the University’s areas of need.
Online
Make a fast, secure, online donation with a credit card here.
Phone
The Foundation staff is happy to assist with credit card, check or money order donations. To contact the Foundation, call 406.243.2593 or 800.443.2593.
Mail
To send the University of Montana a check, make the check payable to the University of Montana Foundation and send to:
University of Montana Foundation
PO Box 7159
Missoula, Montana 59807-7159
Wire transfers
To make a wire transfer of cash, contact Lisa Svingen.
Payroll deduction
Payroll deduction gifts are an easy way for faculty, staff and retirees to give to UM. To make a contribution to the University through a payroll deduction, complete the payroll deduction form. Contributions may be made to any area of the University. For a full list of available designations, please check the designations list.
Securities
Contact Leslie Roessler to make a gift of securities or to learn more.
Pledges
Pledges are gifts that are paid over time. To make a pledge, give online or call us at 406.243.2593 or 800.443.2593.
If you are a UM faculty or staff member or retiree, learn more about the Faculty/Staff Giving Campaign. You determine the amount of your pledge, where your gift goes, the frequency of payments and length of pay period. The Foundation will send a pledge reminder each time a payment is due.
To learn more about where to direct your pledge, contact a director of development in the school, college or program which you are interested in supporting.
Gifts in honor or in memory
There are many ways to honor loved ones, including but not limited to creating scholarships, endowed faculty positions, or facility naming opportunities. Please contact a director of development in the school, college or program of interest for more information and to discuss your individual needs.
Learn about planned giving and other ways to give
There are a variety of ways for donors to meet their philanthropic goals, including bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts and life insurance. You can also donate gifts of real estate, personal property, retirement assets and more. No matter how you choose to give, our planned giving staff can help guide you through the process and help you fulfill your philanthropic needs.
Learn more about planned giving and other ways to give.
Employer matching gift programs
Donors may be able to increase the power of their gifts through employer matching gift programs.
Find out if your gift will be matched by your company, your spouse's or both:
