Tribute & Memorial Giving

Tribute and Memorial Giving

Honor or remember a loved one while supporting the mission of Neumann University. Each year family members, alumni, faculty, students, and friends recognize a multitude of significant occasions in the lives of a loved ones such as a birthday, anniversary, or Christmas gift.

There are numerous ways to honor a loved one. Some have chosen to establish scholarship in his/her name or name a place on campus. The majority simply remember a loved one with a gift made to The Neumann Fund in that person’s honor or memory.

Donors will receive a receipt for their tax-deductible donation. An acknowledgment letter is mailed to the honoree’s family to notify them of your thoughtfulness.

TO MAKE A TRIBUTE OR MEMORIAL GIFT:

Mail your gift to:

University Advancement
Neumann University
One Neumann Drive
Aston, PA 19014

Download the form below, complete and mail in to the above address.

FOR OBITUARIES & EULOGIES:

Some individuals ask that donations be made to benefit Neumann in memory of them or their loved ones. If you choose to do so, we suggest the following wording:

“In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Neumann University, in memory of <Name>."

Please make checks payable to Neumann University, Memo: In Memory of <Name>, and mail to
University Advancement, One Neumann Drive, Aston, PA 19014-1298

Gifts can also be made at www.neumann.edu/give.

Questions?
For more information, please contact the University Advancement Office at (610) 558-5513 or email universityadvancement@neumann.edu

Giving through our secure online system is the simplest, fastest way to make an immediate impact.

Please complete the form below and mail with your check (payable to Neumann University), to:

University Advancement
Neumann University
One Neumann Drive
Aston, PA 19014

Did you know you can become a recurring supporter and make contributions to The Neumann Fund automatically using your credit or debit card?

Honor or remember a loved one while supporting Neumann. Each year alumni, faculty, students, family, and friends recognize significant occasions in the lives of a loved one such as a birthday, anniversary, or Christmas gift. Please indicate honor/memorial.

Giving appreciated securities can be an extremely advantageous way to give. Such gifts eliminate capital gains tax liability and provide income tax savings.

Your retirement plan is a great option to make an impact. A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) allows you to donate funds through a charitable rollover and has several tax benefits.

Estate planning through bequest gifts allow you to make an impact while leaving your legacy at Neumann.

Corporate matching gifts are a great way for alumni, parents, and friends to maximize personal contributions to the University and increase the impact of their gift.

THE NEUMANN FUND
Supporting The Neumann Fund has the most impact on our current students through providing academic programs and outside the classroom opportunities while giving the university the flexibility to prioritize the greatest opportunities. Gifts of any size are meaningful and supports Neumann’s commitment to an accessible and affordable exceptional educational experience. 

ATHLETICS FUND
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PATHWAY TO GRADUATION FUND
Choosing the Pathway to Graduation Fund allows Neumann to make the biggest student impact where scholarship is most needed allowing students to stay on the path to earning a Neumann degree. These gifts will support Neumann’s commitment to an accessible and affordable exceptional educational experience.

STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND
Supporting the Student Emergency Fund provides immediate funds to ensure that students can continue their education despite unexpected financial circumstances. These gifts provide flexible emergency aid for not only tuition, but for unforeseen expense ensuring a student completes their degree.

MISSION AND MINISTRY FUND
Guided by Neumann University’s Core Values of: Reverence, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship, gifts to Mission and Ministry will provide funds for retreats, service immersion trips, volunteer programs and on-campus programming.  These gifts support guiding belief of Catholic Education in the Franciscan Tradition.

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
With an endowed scholarship, your gift is invested in perpetuity, creating a legacy. Neumann stewards your gift, awarding only a percentage of its market value over time to create ongoing student impact. Endowed scholarships begin at $25,000 allowing you to honor, memorialize or create a legacy through the naming and setting criteria for your scholarship.

GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND
Supporting Neumann’s general endowment today provides a brighter future for tomorrow. When you donate to our endowment, you give a gift that has immediate and long-term benefits. Endowment gifts are invested and a portion of the annual income from the investment is used to address immediate needs. Gifts of any level can support the general endowment.

CAPTIAL PROJECT FUND
Capital giving set in motion, new buildings, expanded learning, upgrades to technology and beauty to our campus. Gifts of all levels can support capital projects; however, naming opportunities are available for gifts at the $25,000+ level.

Established in 2022, the St. Francis Society honors the enduring impact of St. Francis as well as the inaugural year of our institution - 1965.

Society members can choose to support any program that is meaningful to them or direct their support to the Neumann Fund. By joining the St. Francis Society and renewing your membership each year (July 1st – June 30th), you will make a meaningful contribution to Neumann and provide educational opportunities for students in the Catholic Franciscan tradition.

To join the St. Francis Society, your total annual giving (July 1st – June 30th) must reach $1,965.

The Knights of The Round Table recognizes the participation of loyal donors whose gifts serve as the foundation for Neumann's growth. 

Knights of the Round Table members make a gift of any size to any program that is meaningful to them or to the Neumann Fund every year for five or more consecutive fiscal years (July 1st – June 30th).  Participation in The Knights of The Round Table signifies being part of a loyal community of donors dedicated to shaping the future of Neumann University. 

The Guardian Angels Society recognizes alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends who make a planned gift to Neumann in order to further the University’s mission of Catholic education in the Franciscan tradition for generations to come. 

TO MAKE A TRIBUTE OR MEMORIAL GIFT:

FOR OBITUARIES & EULOGIES:

HOW TO GIVE

Your Gift. Your Impact.

Questions? For more information, please contact University Advancement at (610) 558-5513 or email .

FUNDS TO SUPPORT
Philanthropic gifts fill vital needs and strengthens the University, now and into the years ahead.

YOUR GIFT. YOUR IMPACT.

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Tribute & Memorial Giving

TO MAKE A TRIBUTE OR MEMORIAL GIFT:

FOR OBITUARIES & EULOGIES:

HOW TO GIVE

Your Gift. Your Impact.

Questions? For more information, please contact University Advancement at (610) 558-5513 or email .

FUNDS TO SUPPORTPhilanthropic gifts fill vital needs and strengthens the University, now and into the years ahead.

YOUR GIFT. YOUR IMPACT.

Donor Recognition & Stewardship

Testimonial

Testimonial

Testimonial

Share Your Story

QUICK LINKS

FUNDS TO SUPPORT
Philanthropic gifts fill vital needs and strengthens the University, now and into the years ahead.