The BPF is maintained under the auspices the Fresno State Alumni Association, a non-profit 501[c]3 organization recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service; as well as a Registered Charitable Trust with the Office of the Attorney General, State of California.

The BPF is administered by the Scholarship Office, Division of Student Affairs, at Fresno State. The office is located in Joyal Administration, Room 274.

One-hundred percent [100%] of each and every donation is directly deposited into a stand-alone endowment account that is invested in a diverse portfolio with the assistance and guidance of Merrill Lynch [Fresno], one of the world's leading financial management and advisory companies. No percentage of any donation is used for operating and/or related administrative expenses.

The BPF accepts checks, as well as all major credit card [AMEX, MasterCard and VISA]. The BPF also welcomes gifts as securities, real property, corporate matching gifts and bequests. A variety of gift plans that secure future revenue for BPF and offers financial benefits for you today may include lifetime income for you, as well as other tax savings. Vehicles for these gifts range from charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder and other types of trusts to beneficiary designations on life insurance policies and retirement plan accounts. For additional information, please contact Peter Robertson, Founder.

All donations to the Bulldog Pride Scholarship Fund are tax-deductible, to the full-extent of the law.

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