Support Bacone

Bacone College has a beautiful 187-acre campus located in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The college is going through a time of tremendous growth and improvement thanks to the generous support of alumni, friends, churches and foundations.

Why Support Bacone?

As a private institution, Bacone College has longed recognized the need to raise funds to maintain a strong financial position and to be able to provide a quality education in the fulfillment of its Mission Statement. The purpose of development or institutional advancement is to build relationships with those who are willing to lend their emotional and financial support to the college. Bacone is supported by a multitude of churches, civic groups and individuals who are committed to help the school accomplish both annual and long-term goals for success.

The Development Office is responsible for providing both expertise and practical energy in raising funds for operating and capital expenses that are not covered through tuition income.

The Development Office welcomes the involvement and support of Bacone's alumni, parents, churches and other friends of the college. For information or assistance please contact the office at (918) 683-4581 ext. 7221. FAX (918) 781-7217

Why Does Bacone Seek Private Support?

Bacone College is over 120 years old and has never accepted any direct funds from the state or federal government. Bacone's students are eligible for grants and loans and some of the Native American students qualify for tribal loans. Bacone is a financially sound institution and is a very good place to invest in the future of Native American students and others to help insure the future of our world. Tuition fees generate revenue for the College. However, the money from tuition and fees does not cover the entire cost of operating the College. Gift income helps to keep the cost of tuition affordable as well as to fund the cost of improvements to facilities, increase course offerings and improve programs, and provide scholarship dollars for needy students.

Support from alumni, parents, churches and other friends makes possible the academic extras which allow Bacone College to maximize the educational experience of each student, facilitate academic initiatives, foster research and underwrite program and technology initiatives.

Bacone College is one of the fastest growing liberal arts colleges in the U.S. today. Expansion is happening in nearly every aspect of the school and an ever-increasing number of people are recognizing the potential that a college like Bacone can have in educating a diverse population and prepare the leaders of tomorrow. The Development Office of Bacone College remains committed to these goals and welcomes the partnership of the College's many constituents in achieving them.

Ways to Give

Gifts to Bacone College may be made in a variety of ways.

Check - The majority of gifts to Bacone come in this form. Bacone is a non-profit organization registered with the Internal Revenue Service. Your gifts are fully deductible according to the regulations of the IRS. Checks should be made payable to Bacone College and mailed to:

Bacone College
Development Office
2299 Old Bacone Road
Muskogee, OK 74403

Credit Cards - Gifts may be made via MasterCard or VISA. These gifts are also tax deductible. To make such a gift, please call (918) 781-7221 .

Stocks, Bonds or Marketable Securities - A gift of appreciated securities can result in a double tax saving - capital gains and income tax. Whether your securities are held by your broker or by you, please contact the Development office at (918) 781-7221 prior to the gift transaction.

Other Assets - Gifts may be in other forms including personal property, closely held stock or real estate. Please contact the Development Office for further information.

A Planned or Deferred Gift or a Bequest - One of the best ways to give to the college while also meeting the needs of your family is through planned giving. There are many forms of planned gifts that can be discussed with you. Please contact the Development Office to discuss how this type of giving could work for you.

Annual Giving

Bacone College's Annual Giving Program is a popular way to support the College. The Annual Fund is essential to ensure the College's financial stability and impacts directly its ability to heighten the educational experience of the Bacone student.

Individual donors are eligible for membership in the College's various giving circles. Chief among Bacone's gift clubs is the Founders Circle with over 100 members.

Founders Circle

Planned Giving

Alumni, parents and friends who believe in the mission of Bacone College and who want to help it advance may not be aware of the different ways that their obligations to family, retirement needs and future income can be improved by planned giving.

What is a planned gift?

A planned gift is usually made from a donor's assets rather than from current income. It is given to or provided for Bacone College while the donor is still living. It may even provide current income and tax benefits to the donor and/or the donor's beneficiaries. The money is generally not available to the College until some future date, usually at the death of the donor and/or the donor's beneficiaries.

Bacone College is pleased to work with individuals to explore planned giving options.

Please contact:

Director of Development
918-781-6290

The Bacone 300

The Bacone 300 is a special giving group that is part of the Annual Fund of the College. To be a part of the Bacone 300, the donor commits to giving $1000 annually.

Matching Gifts

Many companies and corporations will match the donations of their employees. If your company matches donations, request a matching gift form from the office and submit it with your gift. The company will then send a check to the College.