Xavier University - Giving Page

Each year, Xavier University of Louisiana relies on annual contributions from alumni and friends to provide essential operating dollars. A gift to the Xavier Annual Fund provides for the future of the University. Annual gifts made to University provide Xavier with the flexibility to enhance academic programs, strengthen student programs and scholarships, invest in faculty and staff, continue making campus improvements and provide more resources to improve the quality of life on campus.

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How to give

Gifts can be made to Xavier University of Louisiana by:

Check or Money Order
Gifts of stocks and other securities
Cash
Credit Card

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Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign

Does My Gift Really Matter?

Yes! Every gift is important regardless of size.

Tuition alone is not enough to meet the cost of a Xavier education. Tuition covers less than 50% of the total cost of educating our students. In order to keep Xavier affordable the University depends on the annual support of alumni and friends. Your gift no matter how large or small makes a difference to our students of today and tomorrow.

Why make a gift each year?

Xavier must continue to operate in a fiscally-sound manner. Funds for current operations provide support for immediate needs and help to underwrite ongoing programs, scholarships and support other programs that enrich the Xavier experience and enhance the outstanding reputation of the University.

Matching Gift Program

Did you know that you can double your gift to Xavier by participating in your company’s Matching Gift Program? For more information contact the Human Resources Office at your place of employment.

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All contributions to the Annual Fund are acknowledged annually. If you would like to contribute to our Annual Fund, please make your check payable to Xavier University and mail to:

Department 1378
Xavier University of Louisiana
P.O. Box 56308
New Orleans, LA 70156-9901

For more information, contact Lacrecia James, Annual Fund Manager, ljames6@xula.edu.

Planned Giving

So you want to support your alma mater, but the amount you wish to give exceeds the amount convenient for you to give from your current cash resources?

In that case, you may follow the lead of others who have chosen to make larger gifts utilizing some other form of property, such as low-yielding securities, real estate and collectibles. A gift of such an asset would allow you to give with little or no effect on your spendable income.

Another reason to make your gift in the form of a non-cash asset is the tax savings. When you give an asset that you have owned for more than one year and a day which has increased in value since you acquired it, you are usually entitled to an income tax deduction for the full current value of the asset, not just the amount you paid. And, you bypass any capital gains tax that would have been due if you had sold the asset.

There are even ways to support Xavier without reducing your current assets, including the use of charitable lead trusts, charitable remainder trusts, traditional wills, revocable living wills, life insurance and giving through retirement plans.

For more information on any of these options call 1-504-520-7575 or consult with your personal tax advisor.

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Causes

Norman C. Francis Endowed Scholarship

America’s longest serving college president, Dr. Norman C. Francis, celebrated his 40th Anniversary as the president of Xavier University of Louisiana in 2008. In recognition of his lifelong commitment to excellence and service the Norman C. Francis Endowed Scholarship Fund at Xavier University has been established. The purpose of the scholarship fund is to ensure that future generations of deserving students are afforded the opportunity to earn a Xavier education.

To make an investment in the future of young gifted students click here.

The Annual Scholarship Fund

The Annual Scholarship Fund is named in honor of Clarence Jupiter ’48 who served as Vice-President of Institutional Advancement at Xavier University until his passing in 1999. Mr. Jupiter (affectionately called Jupe) spearheaded the first successful university capital campaign and rallied hundreds of alumni to organize Xavier Alumni Chapters across the country. This annual scholarship fund serves as a tribute to his fortitude and determination as a fundraiser committed to promoting the mission of St. Katharine Drexel. Gifts of any amount can be directed to The Clarence Jupiter Scholarship Fund to provide annual scholarships and financial assistance to qualified Xavier students.

To provide general scholarship support for Xavierites click here.

The Xavier University Annual Fund

Since 1925, Xavier University of Louisiana has provided deserving students with an exceptional education and the skills to succeed in life.

By contributing to the Annual Fund you assist in providing scholarships, financial aid, enhancing academic and student programs, ensuring a world-class faculty and staff, and improving the quality of campus life.

Donors may also choose to designate a gift to a specific department or scholarship through the Annual Fund.

To contribute funds to the unrestricted fund or to specify a department/initiative click here.

The St. Katharine Drexel Chapel

Spirituality and the belief that striving to emulate the life of Jesus Christ will inspire students to grow into caring, well-rounded individuals has led the University to launch a $10 million Chapel Campaign. The St. Katharine Drexel Chapel will be a place where the Xavier community can come together to celebrate the Eucharist, enrich its knowledge of the liturgy, foster religious vocations, attend life-altering retreats, participate in ministries of service, and give time and talent to assist the poor.

To contribute to the building of the St. Katharine Drexel Chapel click here.