You may make your gift to the University of Illinois in one of several ways:

Questions? Email us or call 217-333-8668.

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Give online

When you use our online gift system, you help us save time, reduce paperwork and eliminate postage. The transaction process is encrypted, so you can safely and securely support any of our campuses, colleges, units or programs.

You may either make a one-time gift or set up recurring payments online using your credit card.

If you already have a recurring charge and would like to change your preferences, we can:

  • Adjust your payment amount
  • Change your payment frequency
  • Switch to a different designated fund
  • Update your credit card information
  • Cancel your credit card in case of loss or theft

Email us or call 217-244-0352.

For the security of your gift, we cannot accept credit card information via email or fax.


Mail your check

Please make gifts by check or money order payable to the University of Illinois Foundation. Please also include a short note (or memo on your check) stating the purpose or designation of your gift.

Mail to:

University of Illinois Foundation
1305 West Green Street, MC-386
Urbana, IL 61801

For the security of your gift, please do not send cash.


Send credit card information by mail

Please include the following information in your mailing:

  • Full credit card number
  • Expiration date on the credit card
  • Your authorization signature
  • Your contact information
  • The gift amount
  • Instructions on how you would like to designate your gift


Mail your donation to:

University of Illinois Foundation
1305 West Green Street, MC-386
Urbana, IL 61801

For the security of your gift, we cannot accept credit card information via email or fax.


Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

EFT is a secure way to deliver your gifts directly and automatically from your bank to the University of Illinois Foundation. As with online giving, EFT donations allow us to minimize administrative expenses.

When you make an EFT gift, your bank disburses the funds automatically according to your instructions, and until you decide to stop. You may extend your contribution into installments over the entire year.

To make your gifts via EFT, simply download, complete and return the EFT Authorization Form to the University of Illinois Foundation.

Either fax the Authorization Form to 217-333-5577 or mail it to:

University of Illinois Foundation
1305 West Green Street, MC-386
Urbana, IL 61801

Payroll Deduction

Payroll deduction is an easy way for University employees to make gifts directly and automatically from a paycheck. As with online giving and EFT, payroll deduction donations allow us to minimize administrative expenses.

When you make a payroll deduction gift, you may instruct the University to with hold a minimum contribution of $5 per month for a period of time (no less than 3 installments) or until you instruct us to discontinue the withholding.

To make your gifts via payroll deduction, simply download, complete and return the Payroll Deduction Authorization Card to the University of Illinois Foundation.

Either fax the Authorization Form to 217-333-5577 or mail it to:

University of Illinois Foundation
1305 West Green Street, MC-386
Urbana, IL 61801