Gifts That Make An Impact Now

To support Dakota State University’s current work, make a gift online or by mail:

Mail to:

Dakota State University Foundation
820 Washington Ave N
Madison, SD 57042

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.

When you give a memorial or tribute gift to DSU to honor someone special, you’re expressing your love, admiration, and gratitude in one of the most meaningful ways there is. Your gift will honor your loved one, create a lasting tribute, and keep DSU on the leading edge.

Please consult with your professional advisor(s) to finalize your strategy!

Here’s a real-life example.

Would you like to maximize the impact of your giving and encourage other alumni to mobilize on behalf of innovative education and research? Consider sponsoring a matching gift challenge. Donate a pool of funds to DSU, 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.

You can transfer funds from your IRA directly to the DSU Foundation. This is an effective way to have an immediate impact and ensure we all rise together. Here’s how it works:

• You must be 70 ½ or older.
• An individual may transfer up to $111,000 per year, and if married and your spouse has their own IRA, they can give up to $111,000 per year.
• Your gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account to the DSU Foundation.
• Your gift is a transfer of funds from your IRA to DSU, 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.

Real-World Example:
A donor turning 73 has an RMD of $30,000 but doesn’t need the income. Instead of withdrawing the funds and paying ordinary income tax, their advisor recommends a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), which will allow the donors to support their endowment with the DSU Foundation, their local church, and a medical center while meeting their RMD. The distribution will be made directly from their IRA without incurring ordinary income tax, and it will count towards the RMD.

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.