Give to BGSU

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Payroll deduction for BGSU employees
Support what
matters
most to you
At BGSU every gift tells a story. Your support can go exactly where your heart is – whether you're passionate about scholarships, groundbreaking research, the arts, athletics or a specific department or college. We make it easy to direct your support to the programs and people that matter most to you.
Academic Colleges and Units
Student Experience
Athletics
$99,070
donated to Student Emergency Fund in 2024-25
$13M
donated for scholarships in 2024-25
2,968
students received donor-funded scholarships in 2024-25
Explore your giving
options
There are many meaningful ways to support BGSU – from legacy gifts and stock transfers to employer matching and recurring donations. Choose the giving option that’s right for you and see how your generosity can make a lasting impact.
Explore ways to give
BGSU
One
Day
BGSU One Day – our annual day of giving – unites alumni and supporters from all 50 states and around the world each spring. During this 36-hour event, donors give to the programs, academic colleges and causes that matter most to them. Every gift, no matter the size, helps create life-changing opportunities for current and future Falcons at the No. 1 public university in Ohio for student learning experiences.
What is BGSU One Day?
Featured Funds
Thompson Working Families Scholarship Match Fund
Each dollar you donate is matched, amplifying your support of scholarships for students facing financial barriers.
Freddie and Frieda Support Scholarship
Your gift helps support the students who bring BGSU’s beloved mascots to life.
Bridge to BG Scholarship Fund
Make a gift to remove the final cost barriers so students can stay at BGSU and graduate.
Join our
donor recognition
societies
Our donor recognition societies honor the generosity and lasting impact of those who support BGSU. These societies celebrate individuals whose philanthropy creates real opportunities for students, programs and progress. Members are recognized during Homecoming and throughout the year.
Become a member
Contact us
Reach out to us
if you have questions about how to make a gift to BGSU.
Mail a check
Please mail your check to:
BGSU Foundation, Inc.
Attn:
Gift Processing
Mileti Alumni Center
136 N. Mercer Rd.
Bowling Green, OH 43403
Note:
Online gifts must be processed by 11:59 p.m. EST on Dec. 31  and checks must be postmarked by Dec. 31 in order to be counted for the current tax year. Call us at
888-839-2586
for assistance.
All mailed checks must be postmarked by Dec. 31 and made payable to BGSU Foundation, Inc. to be counted for the current tax year. Please note the fund or program you wish to support.
Pay by phone
Please call us at
888-839-2586
We will respond to messages as quickly as possible.
Note:
Online gifts must be processed by 11:59 p.m. EST on Dec. 31  and checks must be postmarked by Dec. 31 in order to be counted for the current tax year. Call us at
888-839-2586
for assistance.
Payroll deduction for BGSU employees
Make your gift using the
payroll deduction form
. Sign in with your BGSU username and password. Select "Make a gift via payroll deduction." Call
888-839-2586
for assistance.
Updated: 10/27/2025 04:07PM