Ways to Give

Every Gift Makes a Difference

Your generosity helps Pacific University provide scholarships, enhance academic programs, and create opportunities that change lives. Explore the many ways you can support students today.

A monthly credit card gift can fit easily into your budget while making a big difference for Pacific students. With 100% of your donation going directly to the fund of your choice, your ongoing support helps create stability and opportunities our students can count on. Select monthly when you make your credit card gift online!

Other Ways to Give

Planned Giving | Matching Gifts | Wire Transfer | Stock or Securities | Mutual Funds | IRA Rollovers | Donor-Advised Fund | Community Reward Programs | Memorial & Honor Gifts | Payroll Deduction

Make a Legacy Gift

Leave a legacy by including Pacific University in your estate plans. Learn more about planned giving opportunities by visiting our Planned Giving webpage or contacting our team at 503-352-2211 or give@pacificu.edu.

Have Your Employer Match Your Gift

Many employers offer a matching gift program that doubles or even triples their employees' charitable donations to 501(c)(3) organizations, like Pacific University. Spouses and retired employees may be eligible as well.

To have your gift matched by your employer, please request a matching gift form from your human resources office and send it to Pacific along with your gift.

Make a Gift by Wire Transfer

To make a cash gift via wire transfer, please notify Michelle Lawrence 503-352-1575 and include the donor’s name and gift purpose in your instructions.  

Account name: Pacific University
Account Number: 153606844451
Routing Number: 123000220
U.S. Bank
Alexei V. Bibik
Vice President & Relationship Manager
111 SW 5th Ave., Suite 400-T
PD-OR-T4BD
Portland, OR 97204
alexei.bibik@usbank.com 

Make a Gift of Stocks or Securities

Donating stocks or securities can offer you tax benefits while supporting Pacific students! Transfers should be coordinated through your broker to Pacific’s designated account. To ensure a smooth process, please notify Jan Stricklin, Senior Associate Vice President for Principal and Planned Gifts at 503-352-2890 or jstricklin@pacificu.edu with details about the donation, including the donor name, type of security, number of shares, and intended gift purpose. The value of your gift will be based on the average of the high and low prices on the transfer date.

Transfer of securities for the benefit of Pacific University should be made through the donor's broker to:

Account in the Name of: PACIFIC UNIVERSITY - DONOR FUND ACCT
Account Number: B19134000

All Depository Trust Company-eligible free transactions should be directed to:

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
DTC Participation Number: 902 or 0902
Credit Account Number: P72500
FFC Account Number: B19134000
FFC Account of: PACIFIC UNIVERSITY - DONOR FUND ACCT

Upon notice of the transfer, JP Morgan Chase will notify Pacific University of the completed transaction. The valuation of the gift will be calculated from the average of the high and low price for the day of the transfer to the university's holding account.

The donor should provide his/her broker with the following delivery instructions for the transaction: name of security to be transferred, number of shares to be transferred, and uses and purposes of the gift.

Mutual Fund Gift

Donating mutual funds is a thoughtful way to support Pacific University, but it requires additional planning as the process can take four to six weeks. Because timelines vary between companies, we recommend starting early—especially for year-end gifts to ensure tax credit eligibility. To get started, contact your mutual fund provider and reach out to Jan Stricklin at 503-352-2890 or jstricklin@pacificu.edu. Please provide the fund name, symbol or CUSIP, number of shares, expected value, and the intended use of your gift.

Make a Gift with an IRA Charitable Rollovers

If you’re 70.5 or older, you can use your required minimum distribution (RMD) to make a tax-free donation of up to $108,000. Contact your IRA custodian and request that funds be sent directly to Pacific University. Please reach out to Jan Stricklin at 503-352-2890 or jstricklin@pacificu.edu before sending your gift so we can make sure it goes exactly where you want it to. 

Make a Gift from a Donor-Advised Fund

Many Pacific supporters give through a donor-advised fund (DAF). It’s a simple, flexible and tax-efficient way to give. 

To make a gift with your DAF, please use the following information:

Legal Name: Pacific University
TAX ID (EIN): 93-0386893
Address: Pacific University | UC Box A162 | 2043 College Way | Forest Grove, OR 97116

Please make sure to provide the name of the fund where your gift should be directed.

If you have questions about the process, feel free to contact us at give@pacificu.edu or 503-352-2211. 

Support Pacific Through Community Reward Programs 

Many retailers offer community rewards programs that let you give back while you shop — at no extra cost to you! For example, Fred Meyer donates to nonprofits based on customer purchases. Simply link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Pacific University (code #85873) through your online account, and Pacific will receive a donation every time you shop — while you still keep your personal rewards. Know of other programs that could benefit Pacific? Let us know!

Make a Gift in Honor or Memory

Memorial and tribute gifts are a meaningful way to celebrate the values, milestones, and achievements of family and friends, while supporting our students and programs.

When you make a memorial or honorary gift, we will send a letter to the individual or their family to notify them of your thoughtful contribution. Letters are sent in 2-4 weeks.

To make a tribute gift online, simply provide the appropriate information when you make a gift online. 

Start a Payroll Deduction (Pacific Employees)

Pacific faculty and staff know better than anyone how much a Pacific education means for our students. Employees can arrange for a simple payroll deduction to make a gift each month to the university fund of their choice. Create or update your payroll deduction today.