Give to King
Invest in a student’s calling.
Nearly every King student relies on financial aid. Your gift keeps a rigorous Christian education within reach and prepares graduates to serve God, the Church, and the world.
Your gift at work
Every gift, at every size, strengthens the King experience.
- 98%of students receive financial aid while enrolled
- $19Min financial aid awarded to students each year
- 135acres and 21 buildings on our Bristol campus
- 25+varsity athletic programs for student-athletes
The King Fund
Your gift goes where it’s needed most
Unrestricted gifts to the King Fund for Scholarships and Programs let the university meet its greatest needs as they arise, from student scholarships to classroom technology to academic programs and facility renovations.
Formerly the Annual Fund, the King Fund touches every part of the university and is vital to King’s growth and sustainability.
Support the King Fund (opens in a new tab)Your gift supports
- Student scholarshipsDirect financial assistance for students who have demonstrated need.
- Classroom technologyTools that keep teaching and learning current.
- Academic programsThe college, schools, and departments behind more than 90 areas of study.
- Facilities renovationUpkeep and renewal of the buildings students learn and live in.
Designated giving
Give to what moves you
Align your gift with the part of King that matters most to you. Each area has its own secure giving form.
- Endowed Scholarships (opens in a new tab)Create a lasting source of aid that benefits students for generations to come.Give now
- Schools & Departments (opens in a new tab)Support the College of Arts and Sciences, one of our schools, or a single program.Give now
- Athletics (opens in a new tab)Back Tornado student-athletes through the Tornado Athletic Club or a single team.Give now
- Facilities Renovation (opens in a new tab)Care for and reimagine the 21 buildings that make up our campus.Give now
Not sure where your gift fits? The King Fund supports all of these areas.
Explore giving opportunitiesWhy it matters
Gifts that change a student’s story
If I didn’t get a scholarship, I wouldn’t be here. I am extremely grateful to those who give money to help people they don’t know realize their potential.
“Receiving scholarship assistance enabled us to attend King and we are very grateful.”
Truc & Trieu Pham ’22 
“I am very appreciative to those donors that help hardworking students like me succeed.”
Ivy Natasha ’24Nursing 
“I was so excited and honored to be offered a scholarship. I am very grateful. I feel very blessed.”
Logan ScottSpecial Education
More ways to give
Make a gift that lasts
Some of the most meaningful gifts to King are planned years ahead or named for someone you love.
- James King Society
Leave a legacy
Make a planned gift through your will or living trust, a charitable gift annuity, or a charitable trust, and join the society named for King’s original benefactor.
Explore gift planning (opens in a new tab) - Named endowed scholarships
Name a scholarship
Honor a loved one or friend with a gift of $25,000, or $5,000 a year for five years, and create a scholarship that supports students in perpetuity.
Talk with Advancement - Athletics sponsorship
Sponsor the Tornado
Businesses and donors can sponsor King Athletics for the year, with advertising across our competition venues and media guides.
Contact Josh Thompson
Questions about your gift?
The Advancement Office is glad to help you give in the way that fits you best.