We Need Your Help!

Make plans to donate to Give to Bethany Day and help us reach our goal of $175,000 raised in 24 hours!

Bethany Lutheran College is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Give to Bethany Day 2026

Q: What if I prefer to donate by check?

That's perfectly fine. You can send a check payable to Bethany Lutheran College, Give to Bethany Day, 700 Luther Drive, Mankato, MN 56001.

Q: Venmo doesn't show as an option for me.

To make a donation with Venmo, you'll need a mobile device with Venmo downloaded and you need to use your device's default browser. For example, an iPhone user will need to use Safari and an Android user will need to use Chrome.

Your gift will benefit The Bethany Fund providing students with the best Christ-centered college education possible.

Challenge Grant for 2026

Anonymous Bethany supporters will generously give up to $70,000 in additional funds depending on the total dollars donated.

If donations reach $125,000
we receive an additional $50,000

If donations reach $150,000
we receive an additional $60,000

If donations reach $175,000
we receive the full $70,000

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MEET THIS CHALLENGE!

Other Ways to Give

PHONE: Call Bruce Gratz, Chris Kind, Jake Krier, Art Westphal, or Don Westphal in Bethany's Advancement Office at 507-344-7000 between 8 am - 5 pm (CST).

IN PERSON: Drop off your gift at the Bethany Advancement Office on campus between 8 am - 5 pm. The office is in Presidents Hall (the white house next to Trinity Chapel).

MAIL: Send your gift (payable to Bethany Lutheran College):
Give to Bethany Day, 700 Luther Drive, Mankato, MN 56001

Frequently asked questions

Is this donation tax deductible?

What if I prefer to donate by check?

Is my donation secure?

Absolutely. The security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL (secure socket layer) technology to protect your information and provide a safe and secure environment for online donations. We will not sell, trade or share your personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations, and we will only share personal information if you have given us specific permission to do so.

We Need Your Help!

Make plans to donate to Give to Bethany Day and help us reach our goal of $175,000 raised in 24 hours!

Impact Bethany's Future Today!

Give to Bethany Day 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is this donation tax deductible?

What if I prefer to donate by check?

Is my donation secure?

Venmo doesn't show as an option for me.

2026 Give to Bethany Day Progress

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