The Most Trusted Name in Theological Education
Trust. It's something that's earned. It doesn't come quickly. It's the result of being time tested. When the trustworthiness of God's Word was being challenged, we stood for truth. We place our trust on the truth that endures.
Why Support Southern Seminary and Boyce College?
Southern Seminary and Boyce College are thankful for the generous contributions received from Southern Baptists through the Cooperative Program and the generosity of a multitude of individual donors who give directly to the institution.
Through these vital partnerships, we are able to offer a high-quality theological education that is affordable and accessible to students from all 50 states and more than 70 countries around the world.
- All cash gifts are deposited into the Southern Fund which serves our students by reducing the amount of tuition we charge each academic year. This enables our students to receive the best theological training from our esteemed faculty at a remarkably affordable cost. In turn, our students graduate fully prepared to serve in the ministry God has for them unencumbered by student debt.
- Southern Seminary and Boyce College receive no funds from the U.S. Department of Education, the Federal Pell Grant program, Title IV Financial Aid, or any other federal or state financial aid programs.
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit institution. Contributions are tax-deductible.
Ways to Give
Southern Fund
The Southern Fund is the seminary’s Annual Fund. Funds given to the Southern Fund enable the seminary to serve our students by containing the amount of tuition charged each academic year. Every dollar given to the Southern Fund is one less dollar students have to pay in tuition. Unless otherwise indicated by the donor, all donations are defaulted to this fund.
Scholarships
Funds can be given to particular scholarships and will thereby be distributed to qualified recipients. For more information, you may contact our office.
Endowed Gifts
Gifts to the Seminary’s Endowment Funds are held in perpetuity, and can either be made as an endowed scholarship fund or an endowed faculty chair. Contact our office to discuss this option.
Planned Gifts
With a planned gift, you can provide for loved ones, receive tax benefits, generate potential income, and support Southern Seminary at the same time. Planned gifts to Southern provide the foundation for financial stability and academic excellence for generations to come.
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How to Give
By Mail
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Attn: Advancement Office
2825 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY 40280
*Include “Southern Fund” or other designation in the check’s memo line.
Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
DAFs allow donors to invest money in an outside fund under the shelter of a particular tax year, and then disburse those funds to a charitable foundation of their choice in another tax year.
If giving by DAF or another entity, instruct the appropriate organization to mail the check to Southern Seminary and include your name and “Southern Fund” (or other designation) in the check’s memo line.
Stock & Wire Transfers
Donating long-term appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to Southern Seminary. Making a gift of appreciated securities allows you to avoid potential capital gains tax and receive a charitable income tax deduction, in addition to making a significant gift to the seminary.
Please call our office at (502) 897-4700 for instructions on how to give.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)
Also called an IRA Charitable Rollover, you may distribute up to $100,000 a year tax-free when given directly from your IRA to Southern Seminary, if you are at least 70 ½ years of age. This charitable distribution counts toward your annual minimum required distribution and is not reported as taxable income on your tax return.
Please call our office at (502) 897-4700 for instructions on how to give.
Contact Us
Those interested in making a transformational gift of cash or securities, an estate gift, or other planned gifts may contact:
Edward Heinze
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
eheinze@sbts.edu
(502) 897-4142