Creative Ways to Shape the Future of SWOSU

A gift of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift.

To support SWOSU today, make a gift online or by mail:

SWOSU Foundation Inc.
100 Campus Dr.
Weatherford OK 73096

Establishing a scholarship at SWOSU is a meaningful way to create a lasting legacy while helping students achieve their educational goals. Whether funding an annual or endowed scholarship, your gift provides vital support and can be tailored to reflect your values or honor someone special—impacting students for generations to come.
 

To create a scholarship fund, please click here for more information or contact Robbin Jennings at robbin.jennings@swosu.edu or 580-774-3793.

When you make a memorial or tribute gift to SWOSU, you honor someone special in a truly meaningful way. Your generosity reflects your love, admiration, and gratitude while creating a lasting tribute that supports SWOSU students for years to come.

If you would like to make a gift in honor of someone special, please indicate their name on the giving form or include it in the memo line of your check. If you are interested in establishing a memorial in honor of a loved one, we invite you to contact us at 580-774-3267 for assistance.

You may be looking for a meaningful way to make a lasting impact at SWOSU. A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust that allows you to support the university without affecting your finances today. It is one of the most flexible and popular ways to give, and can be designated for scholarships, programs, or areas that matter most to you.

To learn more, contact Joshua Cobb at joshua.cobb@swosu.edu or 580-774-6330.

Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization.

Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can make a great gift to our organization.

Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension, or other tax-deferred plan is an excellent way to make a gift to our organization.

A gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to charity. If you have a life insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose, consider making a gift of your insurance policy. For example, you may have purchased a policy to provide for minor children and they are now financially independent adults.

A gift of mineral interests (oil, gas, gold, silver, or other precious metals) is an excellent way to make a charitable gift.

As a business owner, you have the opportunity not only to build your business and accumulate wealth for yourself and your family but also to accomplish your philanthropic goals through charitable planning. A gift of your corporate stock or assets can provide you with tax and income benefits and help further our mission.

Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization.

Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension, or other tax-deferred plan is an excellent way to make a gift to our organization.

A gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to charity. If you have a life insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose, consider making a gift of your insurance policy. For example, you may have purchased a policy to provide for minor children and they are now financially independent adults.

As a business owner, you have the opportunity not only to build your business and accumulate wealth for yourself and your family but also to accomplish your philanthropic goals through charitable planning. A gift of your corporate stock or assets can provide you with tax and income benefits and help further our mission.

Frequently Asked Questions

A planned gift is a charitable contribution arranged as part of your overall financial or estate planning. These gifts can include bequests in a will or trust, beneficiary designations, retirement assets, life insurance policies, charitable gift annuities, or other long-term giving arrangements. Planned gifts allow donors to create a lasting impact at SWOSU while often providing financial or tax benefits to themselves and their families.

Not at all. Planned giving is for anyone who wants to leave a lasting legacy. Many planned gifts are made through simple beneficiary designations or a percentage of an estate, allowing donors to support future generations of SWOSU students without affecting their current financial needs.

Yes. Donors may choose to support areas that are most meaningful to them, including scholarships, athletics, academic programs, student organizations, facilities, or unrestricted university priorities. We work closely with each donor to ensure their gift aligns with their personal passions and long-term goals.

The first step is simply having a conversation. Our team can help explore giving options, discuss your charitable goals, and work alongside your attorney or financial advisor to create a plan that reflects your wishes. There is no obligation, and every conversation is confidential.

Please consult your personal financial advisor for personalized gift recommendations.

Questions about Planned Giving?

Contact Joshua Cobb

 Joshua.cobb@swosu.edu

 (580) 774-6330