Why Give to Florida Tech?
Reasons for giving to Florida Tech are different for each donor. Some give to strengthen the university's academic and physical resources. Others give in appreciation of Florida Tech’s contribution to their lives. Yet others give to participate in the life of the university through donor recognition benefits and events. Whatever the reason you give, we sincerely appreciate your contribution.

Listed below are some of the benefits you’ll receive when you give to Florida Tech:

Corporate Matching Gifts
Through the generosity of corporate and other matching gift programs, your contribution to Florida Tech can be increased. By matching employee gifts, businesses ensure that their charitable resources support causes important to their employees and the community. Contact your company’s Human Resources department to see if they offer a matching gift program.

In Appreciation
Alumni and friends of the university often wish to show appreciation for other alumni, friends, faculty and administrators who were and are a part of the university community. Gifts can honor or memorialize forever these individuals' commitment and dedication to Florida Tech. Alumni also appreciate what an education from Florida Tech has meant to their professional careers and want to develop and renew relationships with fellow alumni, faculty and staff. These donors create a lifelong bond with Florida Tech and develop a deep sense of loyalty and pride in their university.

Tax and Income Benefits
Making a cash or planned gift to Florida Tech has many advantages:

• Income tax savings through a charitable deduction for the value of a gift
• Avoidance of capital gains tax on contributions of appreciated securities and other kinds of appreciated property
• Life income for themselves and/or others through life income gifts
• Potentially higher spendable income from life income gift arrangements
• Elimination of federal estate tax on the value of a gift passing to Florida Tech under a will or revocable trust
• Potential reduction in estate administration costs

501(c)3 Status
Florida Institute of Technology is a 501(c)3 charitable educational organization, and as such, any donations made to Florida Institute of Technology are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.  For specific details on tax regulations governing charitable contributions, consult IRS Publication 526.

Contact the Office of Development at (321) 674-8962 if you have any questions regarding charitable giving.