Giving to 4-H | MU Extension

Ways to give

Help us grow the next generation of True Leaders—because every child in Missouri deserves the opportunity to succeed.

Gifts of cash

You can make cash gifts by phone, mail or online. Simply call us toll-free in Missouri at 800-642-8041 or mail your check (payable to the Missouri 4-H Foundation to:

Missouri 4-H Foundation
109 Whitten Hall
Columbia, MO 65211

University of Missouri payroll deduction: University of Missouri employees can give to Missouri 4-H through automatic payroll deductions. Simply download and complete the Payroll Deduction Request Form.

Payroll Deduction Request Form (PDF)

Missouri State Employees Charitable Campaign (MSECC): Missouri state employees can give to Missouri 4-H through automatic payroll deductions. Our MSECC number 8019. Contact your state department giving coordinator for further details.

Donate to These Funds Today

The Clover Fund

Donate to The Clover Fund

Kids are fast learners, and they can learn more, faster and further with hands-on learning experiences. 4-H is the nation's largest youth development organization, which gives kids the opportunity to learn-by-doing—building the leadership, independence and life skills they need today to succeed in life and career. Be an Inspiration. Your donation to The Clover Fund makes it possible for the Missouri 4-H Foundation to provide educational resources, train volunteers, award college scholarships and grow strong future leaders.

Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarship Fund

Donate to the Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarship Fund

Connecting youth to higher education is a fundamental role of the 4-H program. A gift in support of the Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarship Fund is an investment in the future of Missouri 4-H members. For many youth, scholarships are critical to bridging the gap between the rising cost of tuition and what their families can afford to pay out of pocket. Your gift will help Missouri 4-H members pursue their educational goals.

4-H'ers Helping 4-H'ers Fund

Donate to the 4-H'ers Helping 4-H'ers Fund

The 4-Hers Helping 4-Hers fund was created by the 2015 State 4-H Council with the goal of providing scholarships to state events for 4-H members in financial need. The cost of attending state events is often too high for those who have few resources, and limits accessibility to a smaller number of members. Please help ensure that all youth in 4-H have the support they need to access invaluable leadership and career development opportunities by donating today.

Gifts of securities

To make non-cash gifts such as appreciated stock or a gift of real estate, contact Missouri 4-H Foundation Director Rachel Augustine at 573-884-7641.

Planned gifts

There are many ways to support 4-H including bequests, beneficiary designations, life insurance, and in some cases, life income arrangements such as a charitable gift annuity. Contact Missouri 4-H Foundation Director Rachel Augustine at 573-884-7641 to discuss ways to include the Missouri 4-H Foundation in your will or estate.

Pass-thru gifts

Donors or employers matching gifts for volunteers hours may choose to pass-thru gifts through the Missouri 4-H Foundation to county 4-H programs or individual 4-H clubs. 4-H Clubs must be chartered in order to receive funds. All pass thru gifts are subject to 5% administrative fee. Let us know which county or club you would like to support. For employers matching gifts please provide the organization with our tax information:

Missouri 4-H Foundation
109 Whitten Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
U.S. Tax ID/EIN: 43-6044367

Pass-thru donation form (PDF)

County endowments

Donors can establish or contribute to an existing county endowment fund. Contact our office at 573-882-2680 for more information about county endowments.

Are my gifts tax-deductible?

Yes, the Missouri 4-H Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All gifts to the Missouri 4-H Foundation are tax-deductible. Our Federal Tax ID number is 43-6044367.