Your gift today opens doors for a lifetime.

Philanthropy sustains the breadth and depth of innovative academic programs, research and applied learning opportunities, and co-curricular offerings such as Athletics, all of which prepare students for rewarding careers and for full, engaged, meaningful lives.

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Annual Fund

Scholarships

Crimson & Gold Fund for Athletics

The Crimson & Gold Fund provides direct support to over 450 student-athletes that make up the Austin College Athletics Department and our 15 varsity programs. These resources help Kangaroo Athletics provide an enhanced athletic experience while empowering student-athletes today to be difference-makers tomorrow. You can help ensure the continued competitive and positive experience of the Austin College student-athlete by making a gift to the Crimson & Gold Fund.

The Jerry and Joy Apple Challenge for Coaching

The Jerry and Joy Apple Challenge for Coaching was conceived by the Apples to see assistant coaches added to all our programs. At that time, Austin College student-athletes from only one sport had the advantages of assistant coaches. Following Jerry’s passing in February 2016, Joy remains committed to supporting the athletics programs Jerry loved. Gifts from the Apples and others have made it possible to hire a full-time women’s soccer assistant coach. Let’s keep the momentum going and add assistant coaches to all our teams. Our students will be the winners in this important initiative! Make your gift today.

Gifts made to the Crimson & Gold Fund, including those towards Athletics capital projects and the Jerry and Joy Apple Challenge for Coaching, are considered for the Robert T. Mason Society. For more information or to discuss other ways to provide support for Athletics, please contact JR Ohr, Executive Director of Major Gifts and Michelle Filander, Director of Athletics.

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Estate & Planned Giving

Austin College welcomes many giving methods to best meet donor needs and objectives. Support at all levels helps the College provide both excellence and access for students who choose to come here.

Ways to Invest in Austin College

Donate online

Gift of Securities

Gift via Wire or ACH

Many donors utilize Qualified Charitable Distributions and gifts of appreciated stock to make a difference for Austin College.

Qualified Charitable Distribution

If you are 70½ or older, you can use your IRA to make a tax-free gift to Austin College. Current law (known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution or QCD) allows you to transfer any amount up to $100,000 per year directly to a qualified charitable organization without paying income tax on the distribution. Additional benefits include:

You will see the difference you’re making today.
You pay no income taxes on the gift. The transfer does not generate taxable income or a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you don’t itemize your tax deductions.

Beginning in the year you turn 72, you can use your gift to satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution.

Gift of Appreciated Stock

Many donors value the opportunity to make gifts through appreciated stocks. If you donate appreciated stocks held for more than one year to Austin College, when you itemize, you may deduct the full market value, avoiding capital gains taxes.

In consultation with your financial advisor, please reach out to JR Ohr, Executive Director of Major Gifts if you would like assistance setting up an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution to Austin College or making a gift of appreciated stock.

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Donors whose annual gifts reach the following levels are recognized as members of these special giving societies:

Founders Society

Lifetime gifts of $5 million or more (including deferred)

Emily Austin Society

Lifetime gifts of $1 million or more (including deferred)

Emily Margaret Austin was sister and sole heir to her famous brother Stephen F. Austin and his Texas land holdings. The gifts of Emily and her husband James Perry provided the foundation on which Austin College was built. The Emily Austin Society recognizes the significant legacy of benefactors who have expressed their commitment to the College through lifetime gifts.

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