Invest in Morris
Support the academic, professional, and personal growth of talented and deserving students who are on a path to make unique contributions to global society.
Together, We Grow Morris
When you give to Morris College, you invest in the next generation of leaders. Grounded in faith, service, and purpose, your support fuels academic excellence and empowers students to uplift their communities. Your contribution makes possible inspiring programs and opportunities, and drives meaningful change in an ever-evolving world.
Ready to make an impact? Make a contribution today.
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
Dr. James Wilson and Family
Alumnus Dr. James V. Wilson, president of Universal Benefits Life, and his family gave a gift of 500,000 to Morris College during Commencement 2026 through the Lou-Von Family Foundation.
REASONS TO GIVE
Bright Minds, Bold Futures
Support an affordable, accessible Morris College education by contributing to our scholarship programs.
Empowering Educators of Tomorrow
Attract and support dedicated educators who inspire academic excellence and foster student success.
A Legacy Built for the Future
At Morris College, we’re transforming campus spaces and investing in technology to inspire learning, build community, and empower students to confidently lead in this dynamic world.
Pathways to Greatness
Join our global journey where bold ideas meet real-world impact
Planned Giving
Planned giving refers to several specific gift types that can
be funded with equity or property. These gifts are vital for addressing the college’s long-term
needs, building the endowment, and ensuring program sustainability.
- Bequests
- Charitable Gift Annuity
- Charitable Lead Trust
- Life Insurance
- Partnership and Business Interest
- Real Estate Gifts
Bequests
Make a gift for Morris College’s future that doesn’t affect your cash flow or portfolio now. Add a bequest to your will (cash, specific property, or a share of the estate residue). Today – a gift that costs you & your family nothing. Tomorrow – an estate tax deduction.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Retain income benefits from the assets you give to Morris College– and thus afford a larger gift. Create a charitable gift annuity or a charitable remainder annuity trust or uni-trust. Receive income for your lifetime; receive a charitable deduction and diversify your holdings. Reduce high tax liability now; gain additional income later.
Charitable Lead Trust
Reduce gift and estate taxes and control the timing of passing assets to your children and grandchildren. Create a charitable lead trust to support Morris College for a fixed, finite period with the principal going to your heirs. Reduce gift and estate taxes, and freeze the taxable value of growing assets before they pass to your family.
Life Insurance
Reduce gift and estate taxes and control the timing of passing assets to your children and grandchildren. Create a charitable lead trust to support Morris College for a fixed, finite period with the principal going to your heirs. Reduce gift and estate taxes, and freeze the taxable value of growing assets before they pass to your family.
Partnership and Business Interest
Avoid capital gains liability on the transfer of a business or partnership interest. Contribute the partnership interest or closely-held stock to Morris College and avoid capital gains liability. Receive an income tax deduction, and utilize a gift asset you may have overlooked.
Real Estate Gifts
Make a gift of real estate to Morris College and avoid capital gains tax. Receive an income tax deduction – and have the option of a gift that doesn’t affect your lifestyle.
CONTACT US TO MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION
Have a question about making a gift or processing your contribution? Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement.
Institutional Advancement
Dr. Solomon Jackson, Jr. Administration Building, Suite D
100 West College Street
Sumter, SC 29150-3599
Telephone: (803) 934-3401
Fax: (803) 773-3687
Email: [email protected]
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