The Fund for Geneseo: FAQs

What is the Fund for Geneseo?
Why does my participation matter? What if I can only give $10?
How do I make an online gift?
Can I pay in installments?
Can I designate where my gift will go?
What's an unrestricted gift? Why are they important to Geneseo?
Additional questions?

What is The Fund for Geneseo?

The Fund for Geneseo is a vital source of support for the college, providing critical unrestricted funding to virtually every area of campus life and student learning.

Tuition, fees, and funding from the State of New York cover only a fraction of the cost to educate each student. The Fund for Geneseo fills in the gaps, supporting scholarships and financial aid, undergraduate and faculty research, athletics, study abroad opportunities, student internships, faculty enrichment, and other programs and initiatives that enhance the quality of the educational experience at Geneseo and provide learning opportunities to Geneseo students.
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Why does my participation matter? What if I can only give $10?

Every gift of every amount has a direct and immediate impact on life and learning at Geneseo. Additionally, gifts of any amount factor into the participation rate used as a benchmark in the college rankings conducted by U.S. News & World Report. A higher ranking not only helps leverage additional gifts from foundations and corporations, it also strengthens the value of your degree.
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How do I make an online gift?

You can make your gift by going to go.geneseo.edu/give .

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Payment plans can be set up via credit card or check to meet your needs. Contact the Geneseo Foundation office at 585-245-5518 to make arrangements.
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Is a gift to the Annual Fund tax-deductible?

Yes. All gifts to the Fund for Geneseo are tax deductible.
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Can I make a gift of stock?

Yes. Learn how to make a gift of stock.
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Can I designate where my gift will go?

Yes. You may designate a program or department to receive all or part of your gift; you can support the program(s) of your choice.
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What's an unrestricted gift? Why are they important to Geneseo?

Unrestricted funds are directed to areas where need is greatest. Unrestricted funds support merit scholarships, undergraduate and faculty research grants, internships, athletics, student life organizations, study abroad opportunities, and other programs and initiatives that benefit student life and learning at Geneseo. For many of these programs unrestricted money from the Geneseo Foundation is a primary source of funding.
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Additional questions?

Please contact Gina Scalise, Director of the Fund for Geneseo, at 585-245-5503 or scalise@geneseo.edu .
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