Make a gift

You can make an immediate and impactful contribution to support McCain Library and Museum programs and initiatives with a cash gift.

Make a gift online using your credit card.

You can also call the ASU Foundation at (602)496-7168 Monday to Friday during business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm (Arizona Time).

To donate by check, please make check payable and mail to:

To facilitate a wire transfer, download this form and follow the instructions.

You can make a gift of personal property that can make a lasting impact for years to come. Gifts of securities – For U.S. taxpayers, you can transfer securities, bonds, or mutual fund shares held more than one year to the ASU Foundation for the benefit of the McCain Library and Museum, providing you savings on capital gains and income taxes. Gifts of securities may be used to make outright gifts, to establish an endowment or to support a variety of university initiatives. For more information, visit the ASU Foundation website.

• Personal property
  • Tangible: You may own items of value that can benefit the McCain Library and Museum's mission while providing tax benefits to you. Rare books, works of art, unique collections and other items of value can all be donated as gifts.
  • Intangible: By donating your intangible personal property, you can generate a sustainable flow of income for the McCain Library and Museum. Property such as copyrights, patents and mineral rights are all examples of this unique type of gift.

For general inquiries about donating personal property of value, call 480-965-6468 or email giftprocessing-q@asu.edu.

• Vehicle donation – The ASU Foundation’s Vehicle Donation Program allows you to donate your unwanted car, boat, motorcycle or truck. Your vehicle donation may also qualify for a charitable tax deduction.
• Real estate – When you donate a home, vacation property, undeveloped land or income property to the McCain Library and Museum, you leave a legacy and may qualify for capital gains or charitable tax deductions.
• Bargain sale – Through University Realty, your property can be purchased for less than fair market value and in return, you receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between fair market value and purchase price.
• Closely held businesses

You can make a lasting impact at the McCain Library and Museum with gifts that also provide significant tax benefits.

• Donor Advised Fund (DAF) – This fund, like a charitable savings account, allows you to support multiple charities throughout the year with tax-deductible gifts. You may direct gifts from your existing DAF.
• IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

Gifts from your estate allow you to leave a financial legacy and impact the McCain Library and Museum for years to come. There are many types of estate arrangements to suit your individual needs, including wills, living trusts and beneficiary designations.

• Gifts from your will – With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will specifying a gift to family, friends or the McCain Library and Museum as part of your estate plan. Leave a lasting legacy with one of the simplest gifts to make.
• Gifts from your trust – Without reducing your assets during your lifetime, create a lasting and personal legacy. Your advisor can guide you to include language in your trust specifying a gift to the university.
• Beneficiary of retirement assets – Among the most flexible of all charitable gifts, a beneficiary designation allows you to make a gift to support the McCain Library and Museum from your retirement assets. This option decreases the tax burden on you and your family.
• Beneficiary of life insurance

Through various types of charitable trusts and gift annuities, you can give a gift that offers you a secure income for life.

• Charitable trusts – Establishing a charitable trust provides the McCain Library and Museum with a sustainable gift, while allowing you to receive income and minimize taxes. Learn more about the possible benefits to you of Charitable Remainder Trusts and Charitable Lead Trusts.
• Gift annuities

An endowment gift is one of the most powerful ways you can support the future of the McCain Library and Museum. When an endowment is established, the investment provides sustainable financial support, helping us thrive for years to come.

Did you know that many employers sponsor programs to match charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees? This is a great way to stretch your gift to the McCain Library and Museum and double your impact.

Even if you have previously donated, your gift may still be eligible for a match by your employer. Every bit of support makes a difference.

To find out if your company has a matching gift program, please contact your employee resource department, or contact giftprocessing-q@asu.edu or 480-727-9664 for more details.

You can email matching gift paper forms to giftprocessing-q@asu.edu for processing. You can also mail matching gift documentation to:

The McCain Library and Museum welcomes the chance to partner with organizations to make large scale impact in the world. If you represent a corporation or foundation interested in partnering with us, please contact Michelle.Shipley@asu.edu.

Donor opportunities for corporations and foundations include:

• Major gifts and grants to create unique, permanent endowments at the library, often named after the company or foundation.
• In-kind gifts such as food and supplies for events or equipment donations.
• Tax deductions on all gifts and grants.