Ways to give to convocations

Legal Name: Purdue Convocations

Federal Tax ID Number (EIN): 35-6002041

A tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor or memorialize a performing arts enthusiast by supporting the work of Purdue Convocations. To make a tribute gift online, simply select the “In Memory/Honor Of” box in the “Gift Information” section and provide the necessary details.

For more information on how to complete your tribute gift, visit our Gifts in Memory and Honor page. 

Give Automatically

Every gift, regardless of its size, represents a vote of confidence in the transformative experiences Purdue Convocations brings to Purdue University and the greater Lafayette community. If you are a Purdue University or Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) employee and would like to have a gift to Purdue Convocations deducted directly from your paycheck, please visit the link to fill out the appropriate Purdue Payroll Deduction Request Form. 

Please note that you will need to write in your request to direct your gift to Purdue Convocations

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable investment account that allows you to make tax-deductible contributions, which grow tax-free until you recommend grants to the charities and initiatives of your choice. A Purdue DAF is ideal if at least half of your regular donations go to support Purdue. With a Purdue DAF, you can make a gift when it’s financially advantageous and direct grants to initiatives such as Friends of Convocations, programming support, scholarships, and education and outreach events.

An endowment gift is a lasting way to support Purdue Convocations and provide ongoing programmatic funding. Contributions to new or existing endowments, including the Friends of Convocations endowment, come with Lifetime membership benefits. These gifts protect the principal and generate income. This income provides stable funding for initiatives such as programming support, scholarships, and education and outreach events. Over the years, Purdue has managed thousands of endowment gifts, collectively forming the Friends of Convocations endowment.

Review the importance and tax benefits of endowments and plan for your designated endowment gift today.

Matching gifts maximizes your support to Purdue Convocations. Many employers sponsor gift matching programs that may double or triple your gift and your impact! Some companies will also match gifts made by retirees and spouses.

If you need assistance to see if your company matches gifts, you may be able to access the forms directly through the search tool on our Matching Gifts page.

A planned gift offers tax benefits and generates income for Purdue Convocations, supporting transformative experiences that connect Purdue and the greater Lafayette community.

The Office of Planned Giving, part of the Purdue for Life Foundation, helps you create a lasting impact for all who are inspired, nourished, and uplifted by the performing arts. 

You don’t need to be wealthy or a certain age to leave a legacy—just a plan. Our expert team is here to help you create a lasting impact for Purdue Convocations, ensuring transformative experiences for future generations.

For more information on giving stocks, securities, certificates, or mutual fund shares, visit our Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds page.

Ask your financial advisor about making IRA-based contributions (rollovers, required minimum distributions, etc.) directed to Purdue Convocations. Consult with our development team for more details at 765-494-0488.