Types of Gifts

Gifts by Check or Money Order
Cash gifts, including donations by check and money order, are the easiest and most direct way to contribute to MidAmerica Nazarene University. Cash gifts work to benefit the University immediately.

Gifts made by check or money order should be made payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University and mailed along with a printable remittance form indicating how you would like your gift designated (i.e. Annual Fund, student scholarships, capital campaign, etc.). Gifts can be mailed to:

MidAmerica Nazarene University
Office of University Advancement
2030 E. College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899

For tax purposes, you can deduct these gifts on your federal tax return in the year they are donated if you itemize deductions.

Gifts by Credit Card
You may make a credit card gift by:

Making an online gift using our secure server.
Calling MNU at 913-971-3280
Faxing a printable remittance form to 913-971-3413

For tax purposes, you can deduct these gifts on your federal tax return in the year they are donated if you itemize deductions.

Gifts of Securities
Gifts of appreciated securities (either stocks or mutual funds) can result in additional tax savings for you. You can deduct the current market value of the securities, up to established IRS limits, and you can avoid capital gains tax that is payable if you sold them.
To make a gift of securities, follow these steps:
Securities You Hold-Send the unendorsed security by certified mail to MidAmerica Nazarene University (Attn: Office of University Advancement) and include a letter of intent indicating the purpose of your gift. In a separate envelope, send a signed stock power certificate to the same address, making sure your signature(s) is exactly as it appears on the face of the certificate. Your signature(s) should be guaranteed by a bank officer or stockbroker.
Securities Held by Your Bank or Broker-Give your bank or stockbroker a letter of authorization requesting that your gift of securities be made to MidAmerica Nazarene University. Please let us know if your are going to make an electronic transfer of securities so we can acknowledge your gift and thank you promptly.
For more information on how to make gifts of securities, contact:

MidAmerica Nazarene University
Office of University Advancement
2030 E. College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899
Phone: 913-971-3280 or 1-800-800-8887

Valuation-For tax purposes, the valuation of your gift will be its mean value on the date that the securities pass from your control. If mailed, it is the date of postmark; if your broker makes the transfer on your behalf, it is the day the transfer is made. You will receive a prompt, official gift receipt from MidAmerica indicating the value of the shares on the date of the gift.

Gifts of Real Estate
Real estate includes homes, cabins, commercial buildings, land, and other property. Gifts of this nature can be very helpful to the University while also providing you with substantial benefits. Your income tax deduction is for the fair market value of the real estate, as determined by a qualified real estate appraiser. Gifts of appreciated real estate are deductible up to established IRS limits.

If the value of your property is more than you wish to give (or deduct) in any given year, you may make a gift of only a part of your interest in it. As an example, if you own farm land but do not wish to contribute all of it, you may donate a partial interest. The University reviews each potential gift of real estate. Please contact the Office of Planned Giving (913)-971-3280 or by e-mail: {ml0} if you are considering such a gift.

Gifts of Personal Property
Gifts of artwork, antiques, collectibles, rare books, and similar property offer donors income tax deductions. If you have something to donate, contact the Office of Planned Giving (913)-971-3280 or by e-mail: {ml0}

Gifts in Honor of or in Memory of an Individual
MNU often receives gifts in memory of or to honor an individual. The following information is required to process these types of gifts:

Name and address of donor
Name of person being honored or memorialized
Name and address of person to notify of memorial gifts
Purpose of gift

Upon receipt of a gift in memory of or in honor of an individual, MNU notifies the next of kin or the person being honored by letter, including the fund description, the name of the person(s) being memorialized or honored and the name(s) and address(es) of the person(s) making the donation.

Gifts by Will or Bequest:
Donors may name MidAmerica Nazarene University in their will. Some donors leave a percentage of the residual in their will after their family needs have been cared for. You could realize an estate tax savings when naming MidAmerica Nazarene University in your will. We strongly suggest that you consult your legal advisor when creating a will. When including MidAmerica Nazarene University in your will, simply include our legal name and address:

MidAmerica Nazarene University
Office of University Advancement
2030 E. College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899