Ways to contribute

The Christian Study Center, a 501c3 non-profit organization, is funded solely by the generosity of those who share our vision for serving the university community by bringing the intellectual and cultural resources of the Christian tradition into conversation with the scholarly resources of higher learning. All contributions are tax deductible. Below is a list of the ways to make a contribution to the Center.

Cash gifts

Checks should be made payable to “Christian Study Center” and mailed to:

Christian Study Center of Gainesville
112 NW 16th Street
Gainesville, FL 32603

Credit card contributions may be made through the Paypal link on this website (gold button located in the left hand margin). You do not need a Paypal account to donate by credit card.

Non-cash gifts

Non-cash gifts provide greater value by eliminating capital gains taxes and/or lowering estate taxes. It is always recommended that you consult your financial advisor or attorney when you consider making a gift. For information on how to give stocks or bequests to the Christian Study Center, see below.

Stocks: Stock contributions can be made through our broker Larry Christian at Smith Barney.

Stock transfer information
Your security should be transferred by your agent to our account at Smith Barney. Please call us at 352-379-7375 to make arrangements.

Pertinent information:
Christian Study Center of Gainesville, Inc.
112 NW 16th Street
Gainesville , FL 32603

Phone: 352-379-7375; Fax: 352-379-7374

Our financial consultant:

Lawrence D. Christian
Smith Barney
2610 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32605
Phone: 352-336-1148 or 1-800-815-0403
Fax: 352-376-1985

Bequests: You can help secure the long-term future of the Center by naming us in your will. Bequests are free of estate tax. You may give a percentage of the estate or a specific amount of money or personal property.

Again, please consult your financial advisor or attorney when making planned gifts.

Thank you!

We are extremely appreciative and grateful for your interest in joining us to offer the university community the thoughtful consideration of a Christian understanding of life and culture. If you have specific questions that aren’t answered here, please contact us by clicking here or call us at 352-379-7375. And, as always, we welcome you to join us in our program at any point along the way.