Gift Opportunities - Ways to Give

Cash, Check, Credit Card or Stock
Gifts can be made in the form of cash, checks (made payable to USC), by Visa/Mastercard/Discover or Stock.

Matching Gifts
Many corporations will match employee gift contributions to charitable institutions. Consult your company's benefits office for details.

Endowments
Endowments are an excellent way to ensure the continued support of Trojan Athletics. Each year the earned interest is used to pay scholarships while the principal is reinvested. An endowed scholarship can be in your name or the name of a loved one. You can also designate which specific program you want to support or contribute to existing endowments.

Gifts-In-Kind
Gifts or services can be donated to the athletic department. The wholesale value of your gift will be credited to your name, as well as the deduction for the contribution. Printing, furniture, floral, catering, office supplies and building supplies are all areas of need for the athletic department.

Planned Giving
Gifts made through wills and revocable trusts are often directed to the permanent endowment of the athletic department. This is a high priority since it provides a permanent source of financial support and a strong base for USC's growth.

Your bequest may be unrestricted to athletics - to be used at the discretion of the department for the highest priorities - or you may designate it for a specific sport scholarship or program. Your gift may be made in your name or to memorialize a loved one. For further information, contact Senior Associate Athletic Director Don Winston at (213) 740-4155. USC's Office of Planned Giving provides information on the web at www.usc.edu/plannedgiving