Somebody made room for you. Make room for the next one.
Since 1870, Allen has opened doors for students the world told to wait. Every gift, at every size, keeps those doors open.
Choose your gift
Give now →You’ll choose your amount and frequency on Allen’s secure giving page. Prefer stock, an IRA, or a planned gift? Explore planned giving.
$10 is not small here.
Every gift, of any size, has immediate impact on student success. And every donor counts the same in one number that matters to foundations and partners: how many Yellow Jackets give.
- Spent this yearYour gift goes to work nowAnnual Fund dollars are unrestricted and spent this year where the need is greatest.
- Closes the gapsIt covers what others can’tUnrestricted gifts close gaps that restricted gifts can’t, from scholarships to technology.
- Opens doorsYour “yes” is countedEvery gift strengthens Allen’s alumni participation rate, a key signal to foundations and partners.
- Adds upSmall and steady wins$18.70 a month becomes $224.40 a year, without you having to think about it again.
Put your gift where your heart is.
Every fund below changes a student’s story. Not sure? The Annual Fund goes where it’s needed most.
- Greatest needThe Annual FundFlexible support that goes where students need it most, right now.Give →
- ScholarshipsGeneral Scholarship FundCloses the gap between a student’s aid and the cost of their education.Talk with us →
- ForeverEndowed ScholarshipsA permanent fund that supports students year after year, in a name you choose.Talk with us →
- Your name on the YardNaming opportunitiesName a scholarship, space, or program and leave a lasting legacy.Talk with us →
- AcademicsAcademic programsSupport a school, department, or program you care about.Talk with us →
Everyone has a place in Allen’s story.
- AlumniGive back to the Yard that raised youGive in your class’s name, and help the next generation walk across the stage.Alumni hub →
- Parents & friendsInvest in the students around youFamilies and friends make Allen possible for students who need it most.Give →
- Churches & ministriesContinue the AME legacyAllen was built by the AME Church and its members. Talk with us about a gift from your congregation.Church giving →
- Corporations & foundationsPartner for talent and impactScholarships, sponsorships, and programs that build tomorrow’s workforce.Partner with us →
- Faculty & staffGive where you serveThose who see the impact every day show the way for others.Give →
Make your generosity go further.
Allen welcomes gifts of all types, from a matched paycheck gift to a legacy that lasts generations.
Allen will work with you and your financial advisor to maximize the tax benefit for you and the value of your gift.
- Double itMatching giftsMany employers match employee gifts. Find out if yours does.Matching gifts →
- Keep it in the familyLead trustsProperty or assets may stay in the family while your gift reduces estate taxes and supports Allen.Planned giving →
- Give smartStock & securitiesTransfer appreciated stock through your broker for full tax benefit.Planned giving →
- From your IRARetirement plan giftsName Allen as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or 403(b).Planned giving →
- Leave a legacyBequestsInclude Allen in your will with a gift of cash, property, or a percentage of your estate.Planned giving →
- More optionsLife income, insurance & propertyGift annuities, trusts, life insurance, real estate, and personal property.Planned giving →
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Please talk with your financial advisor.
Your gift keeps real promises.
These are the promises Allen makes to every student. Donors are how we keep them.
- 1870Founded by the AME Church, and recognized as the first university in South Carolina founded by African Americans to educate African Americans.
- 15Average class size, so every student is known by name.
- 75%Of faculty hold terminal degrees in their fields.
- ComputerFor every full-time student, with no textbooks to buy.
“We teach the mind to think, the hands to work, and the heart to love.”
Partners, churches, and friends who said yes.
From corporate partners to neighbors in Columbia, Allen’s supporters are writing the next chapter.
Give, gather, and celebrate together.
- The Tuesday after ThanksgivingGiving TuesdayThe global day of giving. Join Yellow Jackets everywhere.Give →
- Signature eventUNCF Gala & Richard Allen AwardsAllen’s premier scholarship celebration.Learn more →
- Every fallHomecomingCome home, give in your class’s name, and celebrate.Learn more →
- All yearEvents & campaignsSee what Advancement is hosting next.Learn more →
Your gift is never a one-way street.
- ReceiptA confirmation of your gift for your records.
- Thank youGratitude from the Allen family.
- Stay connectedNews from the Yard, events, and ways to get involved.
Questions about giving?
We’re happy to help with gift options, matching gifts, and planned gifts.
OIA@allenuniversity.edu(803) 376-5725Be the reason a Yellow Jacket graduates.
$18.70 a month. For the year it all began.