Bequests of all sizes are welcome and help to perpetuate a tradition begun many years ago by Robert Pearson when he left a portion of his estate to the College of Engineering and Architecture.

The most useful type of estate gifts are unrestricted, although restricted bequests for scholarships, the library, faculty development, teaching endowment, and research are also welcome.

Donors may also obtain significant estate and income tax savings by designating NDSU Development Foundation as a beneficiary of part or all of what remains of their IRA, Keogh, 401(k), 403(b), or other qualified pension plan.

Bequests and testamentary gifts of qualified pension plans intended for the ultimate use of NDSU should be stipulated as such in the terms of the will, trust, or beneficiary designation form. The following language may be used for a general bequest to NDSU, unrestricted as to purpose:

"I give (________dollars or ______percent of the residue of my estate) to the North Dakota State University Development Foundation, Fargo, ND, a charitable corporation, for its general purposes."

If you would like to receive more information about bequests or a full description of our current goals, please e-mail:

You can write to us at:

NDSU Development Foundation
PO Box 5144
Fargo, ND 58105