WHY DONATE

Whether we knew it or not, the shared experiences, lessons learned and relationships we developed as an ATO helped contribute to our success and make us the men we are today.

In recognition for all that we gained from our ATO experience, it is our collective responsibility to ensure that current and future Gamma Upsilon brothers have the same opportunities to participate in the ATO experience at Iowa State.

Your donations play a key role in helping to achieve that objective. Donations to the Gamma Upsilon accounts at the ATO and ISU Foundations are used to fund:

  • Undergraduate scholarships

  • Chapter house technology infrastructure

  • Chapter house educational space maintenance and improvements expenses

Donations to the Gamma Upsilon Corporation are used to fund:

  • General chapter house maintenance and improvements

Having one of the largest scholarship programs within the Iowa State Greek System and a high-quality, well-maintained chapter house helps the undergraduate brothers attract quality recruits that are focused on academic excellence and growth as men and as leaders.

Please join us in supporting Gamma Upsilon through your generous donations. Your gifts help keep opportunities alive so that other young men can participate in the ATO experience.

Ways to Donate

Giving Today (One-Time Donation)

See DONATE NOW for specific information on making a donation to Gamma Upsilon today via the ATO Foundation, ISU Foundation, or Gamma Upsilon Corporation.

Giving Today (Endowed Gift)

If you would like to make a donation of $25,000 or more, Gamma Upsilon can work with you to establish an endowed scholarship in your name or an endowed account that can be used for specific programs/needs defined by you as the donor. As an endowed scholarship or account, your donation(s) will be preserved and income from the balance will be used to fund the specified intent of the donation.

Matching Gifts

Many companies offer to make matching gifts when employees donate to charitable organizations. Maximize your Gamma Upsilon donation(s) by requesting a matching gift from your employer to the ATO or ISU Foundation.

Please ensure that your matching gift specifies the corresponding Gamma Upsilon account so that the monies can be properly credited by each Foundation. The following ATO Foundation and ISU Foundation accounts should be specified when making a matching gift:

  • ATO Foundation: Gamma Upsilon Scholarship and Technology Fund xxx318

  • ISU Foundation: Alpha Tau Omega Scholarship and Technology Fund xxx117

Note: Some companies limit the types of charitable organizations they support for matching gifts. Before making your initial donation, see if your company has any limitations. Those limitations may drive whether it is best to make your original donation to the ATO or ISU Foundation.

Scheduled Donations

Instead of having to remember to make one-time donations, both Foundations support scheduled/recurring donations. With a scheduled donation, you set up a schedule once to make your recurring donations, then let the systems automatically process your donations in the future. The donation is automatically charged to your credit card each cycle.

Following are the steps to set up a schedule for each Foundation:

  • ATO Foundation: When completing the donation information on the ATO Foundation website, check the ‘Recurring’ button to select the desired schedule.

  • ISU Foundation: When completing the donation information on the ISU Foundation website, under ‘Designations’, check the ‘I would like to make Scheduled Payments’ box to set up your scheduled donations.

Note: To ensure your scheduled donations are credited to Gamma Upsilon, follow the instructions located at DONATE NOW.

  • Gamma Upsilon Corporation: At this time scheduled donations are not supported.

Future Donations

Do you want to acknowledge the organization that gave you the tools to be successful and created lasting friendships? Do you want to make a lasting impact? Do you want to give to an organization that supports the educational and personal growth of our young men? If so, please consider including a gift/donation to Gamma Upsilon in your financial and/or estate plan.

There are many ways you can donate to Gamma Upsilon in the future. The primary method to support Gamma Upsilon is through an earmarked Gamma Upsilon donation through the ATO or ISU Foundation. Each Foundation offers alumni a variety of future giving options and resources to assist in discussing opportunities. Following is a small list of options to consider:

  • Gift in your will or living trust

  • Life insurance policy beneficiary

  • Gift of appreciated securities

  • Donor Advised Charitable Account beneficiary

  • Charitable Remainder Trust Beneficiary

  • Retirement Account Distributions

If you choose to include Gamma Upsilon in your future giving plans, please notify us so that we can update our records.

Donation Questions

To ask questions, gather additional information or to explore one of the WAYS TO DONATE, please contact Corporation Board Member Gary Flander at gmflander@msn.com or (303) 549-4473.