The Annual Fund is a yearly campaign to raise funds for Texas Southern University. It provides immediate funds to supplement the university’s operating budget or towards a specific need. Annual fund gifts have a significant impact on the university’s ability to support programs not funded by state appropriations. This year’s focus of the annual fund is providing scholarships to deserving students to supplement the expenses of tuition, as well as offering scholarships for the recruitment of exemplary prospective students.

State funding and student tuition only cover a percentage of the university’s operating budget. Additional funds are required to expand our programs, offer more scholarships, and improve our campus. Unrestricted gifts to the annual fund allow us to apply the funds to the greatest need of the university. All other restricted annual fund gifts will fund university scholarships among the ten colleges and schools on campus.

Absolutely! For example, if 40 people each gave $25, that would cover a student’s annual cost of books and supplies.  If 36 people each gave $100, that would cover tuition for an undergraduate student. It all adds up! For TSU it is not how much you give, but that you give. Alumni participation, especially loyal participation from year to year, not only aids the university financially, but also factors into Texas Southern University’s ranking. 

All restricted annual gifts fund scholarships at the college or school of your choice. All unrestricted gifts fund the greatest need of the university and help bridge the gap between state support and tuition fees, and what is actually needed to operate the university.

There are many options available for making gifts, and we have worked to make sure each one is easy and convenient. You can mail us a check, give online, include Texas Southern University in your estate/will, or establish an endowment.  You can also call us with your credit card information to make a gift. Contact the Office of Development at 713-313-7425.

Yes, TSU is qualified as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, so all gifts to the University are tax-deductible. To find out more about tax deductibility visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov.

Many companies encourage their employees to make charitable contributions by matching their 
philanthropic support. At TSU, donors receive credit for their employers’ matching gifts, meaning the match will also count towards your gift totals. The impact of corporate matching support can be enormous. Hundreds of companies have matching gift programs.  To find out if your employer promotes matching gifts, visit our Employer Matching page.  Please include this matching gift form with your gift. 

No. Membership dues for the National Alumni Association (or local Alumni Chapters) do not qualify as tax-deductible contributions. 

Yes! Simply print out this  Donor Form and mail it back to us with your check or credit card information. Mail donations to: 

Texas Southern University 
Office of Development, Suite 206 
3100 Cleburne Street 
Houston, TX 77004