Frequently Asked Questions

Every gift, from $5 and up, combines with others to make a collective impact. Throughout the history of our university, the shared support of our Baylor Family has allowed us to fulfill our mission.

Yes, you can designate your one-time gift or pledge by visiting the secure online giving page, where you can search by academic unit, by campus activity or organization and by the University’s highest fundraising priorities. 

Baylor University has been granted federal income tax exemption from the IRS by being classified as a 501(c)(3) organization. Charitable Gifts to Baylor University are tax exempt, although gifts which include benefits, may be subject to tax on the value of the benefit. For more information about Baylor’s tax-exempt status, please contact Baylor Financial Services at (254)710-3731.

Receipts will be provided for gifts of $250 or more and for quid pro quo charitable contributions in excess of $75 where the donor received goods and service in exchange for their contribution.    

We want to stay connected! To find a place to serve, to fellowship or to cheer on your Baylor Bears, visit and connect with the Baylor Family through our Baylor Alumni community! 

To learn more about how you can make a gift to Baylor University, visit our Ways to Give page.

Yes, you can designate your one-time gift or pledge by visiting the secure online giving page, www.baylor.edu/give, where you can search by academic unit, by campus activity or organization and by the University’s highest fundraising priorities.

A one-time gift is a single gift made by a person to the University. A recurring gift is an ongoing automatic gift by credit card over time, usually occurring monthly or annually. Additionally, a pledge is a commitment to give a set amount with an installment plan. All three can be set up through our Secure Online Giving page, however, to set up automatic pledge payments, please call the Gift Office at (254)710-2561.

Yes. Baylor's online giving platforms utilize industry standard HTTPS security which means your information is encrypted and transmitted securely. Additionally, our merchant services are PCI Level 1 compliant. 

You can make an online gift to any area of Baylor University at www.baylor.edu/give. 

Baylor University’s Office of Gift Planning works with members of the Baylor Family to support their planned and charitable giving. To learn more about leaving a Baylor legacy, visit our website or contact us for an Estate Planning Guide.

Learn more about how you can make a gift of appreciated securities, real estate and more to Baylor University.

Find out more information about matching gifts and see if your employer matches gifts to Baylor University by visiting the matching gifts page.

Donors can designate their giving as anonymous through the online giving portal. If you have any questions, please contact the University Advancement team at University_Advancement@baylor.edu.

For any questions related to giving to Baylor University, please reach out to the Division of University Advancement at University_Advancement@baylor.edu.

Baylor University Office of University Advancement
Clifton Robinson Tower, Ste. 800
One Bear Place #97026
Waco, TX 76798-7026
(254) 710-2561
(800) 229-5678, option 4
University_Advancement@baylor.edu

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