If you would like to help change the lives of East Texas Baptist University students today, consider the giving options below — many of which have financial and personal benefits to you.
You can learn more about these special opportunities in our free brochure, Smart Ways to Make an Impact Now, and other complimentary planning resources. These resources are just a click away!
Donate Now
To support ETBU’s current work, make a gift online or by mail:
East Texas Baptist University
One Tiger Dr.
Marshall, TX 75670
Recommend a grant now from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
You can use your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) to make a one-time gift, or to create a recurring monthly or quarterly gift for even more impact.
You can conveniently initiate a grant from your DAF using the link below. Simply type in the name of your fund sponsor and the system will prompt you through the process.
Memorial or Tribute Gift
When you give a memorial or tribute gift for ETBU to honor someone special, you’re expressing your love, admiration, and gratitude in a way that celebrates their impact and legacy. Your gift will honor your loved one, create a lasting tribute, and help ETBU continue to prepare students to be dedicated Christian servant leaders in the fields God calls them to serve.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Matching Gift Opportunities
Would you like to maximize the impact of your giving and encourage other supporters to mobilize on behalf of ETBU students? Consider sponsoring a matching gift challenge. Donate a pool of funds to ETBU, from which we will match any donation made within a given period of time. In this way, you can double the impact of your giving.
Qualified Charitable Distribution
You can transfer funds from your IRA directly to ETBU. This is an effective way to have an immediate impact and ensure we continue our work of standing boldly as a committed Christ-centered institution of higher learning. Here’s how it works:
- You must be 70½ or older.
- An individual may transfer up to a total of $105,000 per year and a married couple may give up to $210,000 to all organizations.
- Your gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account to East Texas Baptist University.
- Your gift is a transfer of funds from your IRA to East Texas Baptist University so it does not count as income for the year.
- If you are 73 and older, the transfer of funds counts towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA.
You can download a sample letter for your IRA administrator here to start the distribution process. You may also be able to request a qualified charitable distribution through your online account portal.
Please note: If you are still working and contributing to a retirement account, this gift could impact your taxable income. Please consult a qualified advisor before making a gift.
See Your Impact
Because of your support, we are able to offer students enriched curricular and co-curricular experiences that emphasize the integration of biblical principles.
Read how Larry Denkins (’08) credits ETBU with fostering his personal and spiritual growth, recognizing the dedicated professors and valuable lessons he learned on the Hill.
Our Team is Here to Help
Our experienced team is here to help you…
- Learn about special projects that align with your interests.
- Structure a donation that maximizes benefits for you and your loved ones.
- Stay up to date on how your gift is used.
- And more!