Gifts of cash are the easiest and most direct way to give to Penn State and are fully deductible for individuals who itemize on their federal income tax return.

  • Online (credit card)
    Access our secure online giving form to make your donation online with a credit card. Please be sure to designate your gift to the Penn State Fund at Penn State Behrend. Complete the "Additional Information" box to specify a program.
  • Mail
    Send a check (made out to The Pennsylvania State University ) through the mail to: Development and Alumni Relations, Penn State Behrend, 4215 Station Road, Erie, PA 16563-0107. We recommend you complete the information on the online form, print it, and include it with your mailing.
  • Phone or Email
    Call 814-898-6159 to speak with a development officer or email Michaelyn Orlando at [email protected].
  • Electronic Funds Transfer
    Complete an authorization form to allow Penn State to instruct your bank or savings institution to make monthly gift payments from the account you indicate via EFT.