{"id":3233,"date":"2024-12-06T19:23:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T19:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/fall2025\/?p=3233"},"modified":"2025-11-24T15:52:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T15:52:34","slug":"year-end-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/fall2025\/year-end-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Year End Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3397\" src=\"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/fall2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/12\/yeg.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"882\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/fall2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/12\/yeg.png 882w, https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/fall2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/12\/yeg-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/fall2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/12\/yeg-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/fall2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/12\/yeg-100x55.png 100w, https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/fall2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/12\/yeg-864x475.png 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 882px) 100vw, 882px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 align=\"center\">We take this opportunity to thank you and send our warmest holiday wishes!<\/h3>\n<table class=\"text text--padding-vertical\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-cpeid=\"w-1702301276523-373\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text_content-cell content-padding-horizontal\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">The Lake Superior State University Campus and the LSSU Office of Advancement will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Sunday, January 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Gifts received by the LSSU Office of Advancement may qualify for a Federal tax deduction on your tax return.\u00a0You may also qualify for a tax credit in your state of residence. You can access a giving form\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/fall2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/11\/LSSU-Updated-Pledge-Form.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Credit card gifts\u00a0sent\u00a0by mail must reach the University by\u00a0December 27<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0in order to receive a charitable deduction. The IRS has ruled that\u00a0credit card gifts are deductible only in the year the bank processes the transaction. Otherwise,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/advancement.lssu.edu\/give-today-3\/\" rel=\"noopener\">please make your credit card gift online<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0using our secure server. Visit our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?t=tehsqy4ab.0.0.ckvy8vuab.0&amp;id=preview&amp;r=3&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Ffoundation.lssu.edu\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for additional information about making a gift.<\/p>\n<p>Those alumni and friends who are 70 \u00bd or older can take advantage of making a qualified charitable distribution that may help to reduce your taxable income.\u00a0This giving opportunity can make an immediate impact on an area of LSSU that is important to you. For more information\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?t=tehsqy4ab.0.0.ckvy8vuab.0&amp;id=preview&amp;r=3&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Flssu.giftlegacy.com%2F\" rel=\"noopener\">visit here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Lake Superior State University is a recognized charity by the Canada Revenue Agency and will provide an acknowledgment as your official receipt for tax reporting purposes. For more information go to:\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?t=tehsqy4ab.0.0.ckvy8vuab.0&amp;id=preview&amp;r=3&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cra-arc.gc.ca%2Fcharitiesandgiving\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada Revenue Agency<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your year-end gift can make a meaningful impact. Consider choosing one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/advancement.lssu.edu\/give-today-3\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Any initiative or scholarship of your choice<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/advancement.lssu.edu\/student-emergency-fund\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bud Mansfield Student Emergency Fund<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Helping students facing unexpected financial crises stay on track toward their dreams.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/advancement.lssu.edu\/the-campus-and-community-partnership-fund\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Campus &amp; Community Partnership Fund<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Building connections and opportunities that benefit both students and our surrounding community.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/advancement.lssu.edu\/team-road-meal-sponsorships\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Laker Team Road Meal Sponsorships<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Fueling our student-athletes as they proudly represent Lake State.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To make a gift,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/advancement.lssu.edu\/give-today\/\" rel=\"noopener\">visit here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>(<em>This should not be considered tax advice and you should consult with your tax advisor for specific tax advice.<\/em>)<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">From our Laker family to yours, <\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">have a safe and Happy New Year!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"text text--padding-vertical\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-cpeid=\"w-1702301276523-714\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text_content-cell content-padding-horizontal\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\n<p align=\"center\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We take this opportunity to thank you and send our warmest holiday wishes! 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