Give to Science

Help ensure our success

We are educating the future scientists of Indiana and the world. Our graduates are prepared for an ever-changing future, and the impact on our community is evident. In 2019–20, the School of Science awarded 779 degrees, a record number of graduates.

To continue and expand on this growth, we need people like you.

When you make a gift to the School of Science, you are helping to advance scientific discovery, enhance student success through learning and research opportunities, continue internationally recognized research, and drive innovation.

40%of our undergrads are in the top ten percent of their high school class

90%of our grads stay in Indiana

$1 millionin funding is provided to students by the School of Science each year

Make a gift

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Areas your gift can support

Gifts of all sizes are impactful, and the School of Science is grateful to all of our donors and partners.

Giving to science enriches instruction, provides scholarships and awards to students, and supports critical needs in the school.

You can give to the school as a whole, support a specific department, or add your gift to one of these funds:

Joseph E. Kuczkowski Student Emergency Fund
School of Science Fund
Alumni Association Academic Achievement Scholarship
Women in Science House Fund

How to give

Your gift to the School of Science is an investment in the future of our students, our school, and our community, and we are truly grateful for your support.

Make your gift using a method below or contact the Office of Development to discuss giving options:

Give Now (one-time or recurring gift)
Make your gift through IU payroll deduction
Give by mail (check, money order or credit card)

To make a gift by check, money order or credit card, please download the gift form and mail the completed form to:

School of Science
c/o Office of Development
402 N. Blackford Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Make your check or money order payable to Indiana University Foundation and indicate specific gift account(s) on the gift form.

Other ways to give

Matching gifts

Many employers will match charitable gifts given by employees, spouses, and retirees. This could be your way of doubling, or even tripling, your gift to the school. Check with your human resources office to obtain, complete, and submit any necessary forms or information.

See if your employer matches charitable gifts

Planned and estate gifts

The School of Science can be included in your overall estate or financial plans, and planned giving will help to preserve the school’s mission and your legacy, as well as provide you with tax benefits. Please contact the Office of Development to explore options.

Learn more about planned giving

Contact us

Lindsay Heinzman

Executive Director of Development & Alumni Affairs
LD 222
(317) 274-0611
lheinzma@iu.edu

Brandi Crocker

Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement & Events
LD 222
(317) 274-0618
bnaish@iu.edu

Legal information

Gifts to any School of Science fund and Indiana University are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes. Some states offer special state tax incentives for gifts in support of higher education. Contact the School of Science Development Office or visit My IU for more information on tax advantages of gifts to science.