Methods of Giving & Tax Information 
Cash Donations
Cash donations may be made for restricted use by the Department of Athletics for the
general benefit of its sports programs and for the support of a specific sport of your
designation.
Monthly Payments • Electronic Finds Transfer • Payroll Deductions
Please contact the Department of Development, Alumni and Parent Relations if you are
interested in the convenience of payroll deduction or automatic bank draft withdrawal
to make your gift.
Gifts-in-Kind
Products or equipment that the athletic department needs and would normally have to
be purchased, often are welcomed as membership gifts. Contact the McKendree Bearcat
Booster Club at (618) 537-6825 for more information about this option. All gifts-in-kind
must be approved in advance.
Matching Gifts
Many companies will match your contribution to the McKendree Bearcat Booster Club.
Submit your company’s matching gift form with your contribution and it may significantly
increase your support.
Tax Benefits
Gifts to the Bearcat Booster Club are considered gifts to McKendree University and
are tax deductible to the fullest extent of state and federal laws. We recommend that
you consult with your tax and/or legal counsel. While gifts are tax deductible, the
IRS requires you to reduce the deductibility of your gift by the fair market value
of any benefits you receive from your membership in the McKendree Bearcat Booster
Club. Or, you may decline the benefits offered and maintain the full deductibility
of your gift.
