KU Debate Alumni

Give to KU Debate

Support KU Debate

The proud winning tradition and educational experience of participating in KU Debate is a direct result of generous private support from alumni, coaches, and friends.

Why Your Gift Matters

Since 1978, KU Debate has been supported in part through private donations made to the KU Endowment Association for KU Debate. Private donations permit KU Debate to travel nationally and compete with students from the nation's top colleges and universities.

We are working toward a fully endowed program — able to support travel, research, students through scholarships, and coaches through graduate student scholarships. Your contribution helps KU Debate expand its reach to more students and more competitive opportunities.

KU Debate Endowment Accounts

Tax-deductible contributions can be made to any of the accounts below. When giving, be sure to indicate the specific fund number so your gift supports the account you intend.

  • 32313J. Mark and Bridget O Gidley Debate Scholarship
  • 32454Rowland – Cross Debate Research
  • 35088KU Debate FundOnline giving available
  • 36371David Macdonald Debate Scholarship
  • 36523Parson Debate Award
  • 37933Hensley and Russell Debate Fund
  • 38145Parson GTA Award
  • 39804Clarina Nichols Debate Scholarship
  • 39978Jerry Elliott Jayhawk Debate Institute Endowment
  • 40106KU Debate Heritage Fund – The Permanent Endowment of KU DebateOnline giving available
  • 40594David Pittaway Professorship of Debate
  • 40811Gidley-Payne-Reed Fund for KU Debate Coaches
  • 41064Scott Harris Debate
  • 43063Champions Fund – started by David Pittaway
  • 43573Philip G Harrison Debate Fund – started by Beth Harrison
  • 44162Donn W Parson Heart of America Tournament Fund

How to Give

Give Online

KU Endowment accepts online gifts by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Only two KU Debate funds are currently available through the online giving form — you will need to search for and select the fund by account number:

  • 35088 — KU Debate Fund
  • 40106 — KU Debate Heritage Fund – The Permanent Endowment of KU Debate

For all other accounts, please give by check or phone and specify the fund number.

Give Through KU Endowment

Give by Check

Send checks payable to KU Endowment Association. Include the specific KU Debate fund number on your check.

Dan Simon

Team Lead / Senior Development Director

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, KU Endowment Association

Give by Credit Card (Phone)

Call KU Endowment at 785-832-7350 and provide your card type, contribution amount, name on the card, and the KU Debate fund number you wish to support.

Gifts of Stock

By giving appreciated securities held long-term (one year or more), you can deduct the full market value of your stock, saving income taxes and capital gains taxes on the appreciated amount. Contact KU Endowment for transfer instructions and include the fund number with your gift.

Establish an Endowed Fund

KU Endowment makes it easy to establish an endowed fund supporting KU Debate. A pledge and initial check are sufficient to begin establishing a fund in honor or in memory of an individual, or to support a particular program objective.

  • Endowed Award — $10,000 creates a permanently endowed award.
  • Endowed Scholarship Fund — $30,000 establishes a permanently endowed scholarship fund.

Estate Planning

KU Endowment can assist with planning a testamentary gift to support KU Debate. Recommended bequest language:

I (bequeath or devise) to THE KANSAS UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION (dollar amount or percentage of residuary estate) to be used by the University of Kansas for (KU Debate, scholarships to support KU Debate, or other defined purpose).

Questions About Giving?

Dan Simon

Team Lead / Senior Development Director

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, KU Endowment Association

Direct: 785-832-7378

Toll free: 800-444-4201 x378

Cell: 785-218-4734