Institutional Advancement

Advancement Services at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is responsible for creating and maintaining information delivery systems, database management processes and prospect tracking and research.

Ways to Give to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is tremendously grateful for all alumni and friends who have made A&M-Corpus Christi an important part of their philanthropic plans. This generosity helps to further enhance university programs and scholarships to students.

Whether your gift is $10 or $10,000,000, your commitment is important to the University and to generations of students who will benefit. Only with your support can A&M-Corpus Christi continue to have the best resources, faculty members, programs, scholarships, and fellowships.

We have made giving to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi as convenient as possible for you. Please find all the necessary information below regarding various ways to give.

Gifts of Cash
Gifts of cash are the easiest and most direct way to give to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Gifts of cash can be made on-line, by sending a check, or by calling the Advancement Services Office.

• Make a credit card gift on-line by clicking here.
• Send a check (made out to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi)
• Contact The Office for Development at:

6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5741 • Corpus Christi, TX 78412 • Telephone: (361) 825-3292

Gifts by Bank Draft
This method of payment is a debit system, which spreads your gift over a time period by arranging for an automatic withdrawal from your checking account once each month. After the initiation of your gift, you will receive confirmation of the monthly withdrawal through a notation on your bank statement. To make arrangements, contact the Advancement Services Office, Anne Swan.

Matching Gifts
Many companies offer a matching gift program for their employees and retirees who make charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations. If you work for a matching gift company, you could double or even triple your gift to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Please check with your company's Human Resources Department to inquire about its matching gifts policy.

To submit for a matching gift, please enclose a matching gift form from your company with your donation. Complete the employee section of the form. Upon receipt of your gift and matching gift form, the University will complete the charitable section of the form and send your company the completed form for processing.

Gifts-in-Kind
Another method of contributing to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is through our gift-in-kind program. A gift-in-kind is typically in the form of artwork, furniture, books, paintings or other property which you as the donor may give to the University and in return receive a charitable deduction for the value of the article. It is the responsibility of the donor to secure an official appraisal, if valued at $5,000.00 and up for the fair market value of the item to be donated.

Payroll Deduction
If you are an employee of the university, you can give by joining the Faculty/Staff Campaign and give back to the university conveniently and easily. For more information regarding the Faculty/Staff Campaign, please refer to the Faculty/Staff Campaign Website or contact Amanda Allsup.

Gifts of Securities
Marketable securities can be an attractive asset to contribute to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The donor who gives appreciated stock will usually avoid the capital gains tax on the stock's appreciation and will receive a charitable deduction based on the market value on the date the stock is received by the University. Appreciated gifts of stock must be held more than 12 months to qualify for long-term capital gains. For further information on security gifts, please contact:

Patricia Cano
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Foundation
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-2735

Planned Gifts
You can donate a life insurance policy to the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or simply name us as the beneficiary. Please refer to our Planned Giving Website.

Bequests
Leave your legacy by making a gift in your will. Please refer to our Planned Giving Website.
For more information on Planned Gifts and Bequests, please contact:

Karen W. Selim, J.D.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5741
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-2763

Forms

Gift-in-Kind Reporting Form (PDF)

Data Release Restrictions Agreement (PDF)

Report of Gift Received (PDF)