Because of you, our students can continue to seek today’s answers to tomorrow’s questions. Their trajectory is unrivaled, their outlook unlimited. Your support truly makes a difference!
Extraordinary times call for an extraordinary experience on The Blue! Please join us for our 20th biennial
Bronco tradition.
Through our nearly 100 years as an institution serving as a catalyst for success, we know that Broncos will continue to join together in extraordinary ways to fulfill our educational missions. The generosity of our alumni and friends has, and continues to help those in need at Boise State. Please make an impactful gift today and continue the Boise State tradition of giving in support of other members of the Bronco Family.
Idaho businessman C. Fredrick Cornforth, a member of the Frank Church Institute’s board of directors, has pledged $500,000 to help fund the Model UN diplomacy-based competition. The money will be used for program delivery and to subsidize high school students’ attendance at an annual competition to be held on the Boise State campus.
Written into Nancy Ives’ will, her planned gift will establish the Nancy Wilson Ives Biological Sciences, Health Sciences and Physical Sciences scholarships in perpetuity, enabling more students to obtain degrees in those areas of study.
Boise State University continues to move forward with our important work. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Congress has enacted several tax law changes. We have created this page as a resource to help you with your tax planning and to offer some ideas for you to consider if you are thinking about making a gift in support of our students during this time of great need.
Your philanthropic support of students, faculty and academic programming is essential to Boise State’s advancement as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Donors make the difference.
Donations to Boise State University qualify for a 50% tax credit — a reduction in the actual tax you owe. If you itemize your taxes, a donation to Boise State allows income tax deductions on both your state and federal returns, plus a 50% Idaho income tax credit.
Boise State University College of Business & Economics’ Kathy Hurley explains why you should take advantage of this tax credit.
Ensuring that future nurses have scholarships to help them pursue their degrees, Boise State University two-time graduate Kathy Bower, ’75, ’90, has created an estate plan where a portion benefits the fund of her choice – the Friends of Nursing Scholarship.
Many employers “match” their employees’ charitable contributions, providing an easy and effective way of leveraging your gift to Boise State. Some companies provide the guidelines and forms to fill out online, or you can check with your Human Resources office. Some companies match the contributions of retirees and employees’ spouses.
Boise State’s College of Business and Economics is actively helping the Idaho business community solve challenges and disruptions due to COVID. Last fall, the college launched Bronco Corps, a program that provides Idaho small businesses and nonprofit organizations with student interns at no cost, and helps students gain valuable work experience. Following a successful pilot phase, a generous donor recently made it possible for the program to continue through 2021.
Your friendship and generosity mean so much to us — now more than ever. As a thank you for your support, we’d like to ensure you have the tools you need to put your own plan in place. Please accept this complimentary estate planning guide as our gift to you.
Your support allows us to continue investing in our students’ future and providing them with new and innovative opportunities. By continuing that incredible support of Boise State Scholarships you help students achieve their dreams. Your generosity fuels innovation, inspires creativity and learning and provides opportunities for Boise State students that would otherwise not be possible.
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It doesn’t matter whether you’re visiting us from the Treasure Valley or from across the globe — you’re always welcome at Boise State!
