Explore Giving Options

At BGSU, every gift is part of something bigger – a commitment to excellence and opportunity. Your generosity can transform lives.

  • Fund merit and need-based scholarships.
  • Provide experiential learning opportunities through study abroad, field experiences, internships and co-ops, club sports, athletics, BGSU Bands, Greek Life and more.
  • Support teaching quality and impactful research that contributes to the health and well-being of communities.
  • Enhance communities through engagement, service and innovative partnerships.

Leave a lasting legacy. Planned gifts — such as bequests, charitable trusts or gifts of retirement assets — allow you to support BGSU in a meaningful way while meeting your financial goals. With thoughtful planning today, you can make a transformative impact for generations of Falcons to come.

Learn more about planned giving

Securities should be initiated by or before Dec. 17 to allow time for processing for the current tax year. Call us at 888-839-2586 for assistance.

Provide the following information to your broker/agent.

Broker Mailing Address
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Attn: Gail E. Hechler
5757 Monroe Street
Sylvania, OH 43560
800-678-7862

BGSU Foundation account number
DW 38139 HC
Bowling Green State University

Transaction number/Instructions
DTC 0221 Deliver to DTC Clearing 0221 for the Bowling Green State University Foundation, Inc.
Account # DW38139 HC
BGSU Foundation, Inc. Tax ID: 34-6007199

Mailing Address
BGSU Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Gift Processing
Mileti Alumni Center
136 N. Mercer Rd.
Bowling Green, OH 43403

Contact for transaction questions, gift/fund designation information, questions or concerns
BGSU University Advancement
Jennifer Milligan: 419-372-1282

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer. Send the form with your gift. We will do the rest.

See if your company matches donations

A recurring gift is an easy, automatic way to support BGSU on a regular basis. You choose the amount and frequency – most donors give monthly – and your gift is processed securely through your credit or debit card.

Recurring gifts provide steady, reliable support for the areas of BGSU that matter most to you, including scholarships, colleges, programs or initiatives.

To start a recurring gift

  1. Visit the BGSU giving page.
  2. Select your designation.
  3. Choose “recurring gift” and set your schedule.

Updated: 08/15/2025 03:00PM