Ways to Give
There are many ways to give to support the causes you care about at Butler University. Where you give is up to you—provide immediate impact through the Butler Fund for Student Scholarship, create a legacy through a planned gift, or provide leadership and endowed gifts to support faculty, athletics, facilities, and more. Every gift is a valuable investment in the Butler experience. To learn more about our commitment to donors, please review our Donor Privacy Policy & Donor Bill of Rights, Charitable Gift Policies, Gift Review Committee, and Naming Policies. (Updated June 2024)
Payment Methods
Making an online gift via credit card is quick, easy, and secure. You can make a one-time, multi-payment, or recurring gift.
Please make your check payable to Butler University and mail it to:
Butler University
University Advancement
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Please indicate the designation for your gift in the memo line.
Call us at 800-368-6852 ext. 9469 or 317-940-9469, and a member of our team will assist you. Prefer that we call you?
Planned gifts allow you to show your support and appreciation for Butler’s mission while accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals. Learn more.
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please enter your company name here.
Butler University Faculty and Staff wishing to make a gift to Butler through a payroll deduction may do so by filling out this online form.
Gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds that have appreciated in value may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while receiving a tax deduction. Learn more.
A gift to Butler University in honor or memory of a loved one is a heartfelt way to pay tribute to a friend, colleague, mentor, or family member while supporting the mission and programs of the University. Memorial gifts can be made online, by mail, by payroll deduction (for Butler employees), and through endowments or planned giving.
When you make a tribute gift, the Office of Advancement notifies the honoree or the family of your gift (though not the amount).
Your loved one’s obituary is an ideal place to inspire individuals to make a memorial gift in that individual’s honor. For obituary announcements, we suggest the following language, which can be tailored to your needs:
“Memorial contributions may be made to Butler University. Please direct your contributions to (fund of your choice) in memory of (name of individual). Donations can be made online or by check payable to Butler University.”
For more information about how to make memorial or in honor gifts, please contact the Office of Advancement via email or at 317-940-9469.
Crowdfunding provides a unique opportunity for campus groups to fundraise for specific initiatives using peer-to-peer outreach. These projects are University-centered initiatives that directly enhance the Butler experience for our students, faculty, and staff, and support the University’s mission. This can include things like new or upgraded equipment, guest speakers, professional development opportunities for students, and more.
All verified University athletic teams including club sports, academic departments and colleges, full-time faculty and staff, and various other official University programs are eligible to launch a crowdfunding campaign.
If you are a Butler faculty or staff member interested in launching a campaign, please fill out an application or contact Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Hope Hagen ’17, with questions.
Tax Benefits for Indiana Residents
Indiana residents can earn a 50 percent state tax credit on a gift to Butler University. Gifts up to $200 for single filers and $400 for joint filers are eligible for the tax credit. Use the Indiana College Credit tax form (CC40) to take advantage of this tax credit.