Current Campaigns

This year, MMA is celebrating 135 years of helping young men fulfill their potential. Honor MMA’s past and support the future when you help raise $225,000 by December 31, 2024. When you make a gift of $135 or more, you'll receive a commemorative 135th anniversary coin (while supplies last) Learn more. Please give today.

Annual gifts are the first and most important gifts that Missouri Military Academy requests of our parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, and friends because they directly support the day-to-day operation of the school. Click here for more information.

The Memorial Chapel at Missouri Military Academy, built in 1961 through the support of alumni, families, and friends, serves as the spiritual heart of the campus and a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The chapel’s iconic steeple now requires urgent restoration, including structural repairs, exterior restoration, water protection, and custom fabrication to preserve its historic design. Click here to support the Memorial Chapel steeple restoration.

Donations of $118.89 or more will receive a commemorative gift, while supplies last.

Grant support for cadets is a growing need. Together, the MMA family can add $50,000 or more every year to support MMA cadet grants.
 
By supporting the MMA 1889 Scholarship Fund, you make a lasting impact on the lives of young men with a simple monthly gift.
 
Please consider a recurring monthly gift of $18.89 using your credit card, for an annual commitment of $226.68.

To make your 1889 grant commitment and support cadet scholarships, click here.
 
Your credit card will be charged $18.89 per month (tax deductible). Credit card transactions will be processed 30 days after the initial recurring gift and may be cancelled at any time. 

Missouri Military Academy began renovation and upgrade of the Brad Calvert Baseball Field in 2020. The Calvert Baseball Field renovation supports MMA’s strategic plan objective to develop cadet life programs such as competitive band, athletic and military teams and strong intramural programs that attract and retain cadets, build esprit de corps, and encourage participation in recreational activities. 

To help support the project, please contact Vice President for Institutional Advancement Rob Silbaugh via email or at 573-581-1776 ext. 230. 

Memorialize your time at Missouri Military Academy as you benefit scholarships for today's cadets with a personalized brick on the historic Senior Walk.

For nearly a decade, alumni and friends have had the opportunity to leave a legacy on the Missouri Military Academy campus through our "Buy a Brick" campaign - if you don't have your name on campus yet, this is a great way to be part of history!

Buy a Brick Here!

By making a donation of $250 or more your name and information will be inscribed on a brick and laid in the Senior Walk on the front campus of MMA.  Proceeds benefit the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships to Missouri Military Academy cadets who demonstrate financial need. 

If you would prefer to make a donation to the Academy without purchasing a brick, your contribution would be very appreciated so show your support to Missouri Military Academy by making a generous donation today!

Legacy and Planned Giving
Plan today to leave your legacy to the Missouri Military Academy.

Estate gifts empower some donors to make the gifts of a lifetime. Donors are recognized via membership in the Heritage Club.

The following is provided for informational purposes only and is not financial or legal advice. Please consult your tax adviser, attorney or financial planner prior to making any decisions regarding your estate.

Wills and Trusts

Over the years, many generous alumni and friends have made a great impact at Missouri Military Academy by naming the Academy as a beneficiary in their will or trust. Naming Missouri Military Academy in your will or trust allows you to have full control of your assets while you live and then pass on a significant gift upon your death.

Unrestricted bequests are typically designated to the Missouri Military Academy endowment unless the Board of Trustees elects to apply it to a special fund such as a scholarship or capital project.

There are several options for those who wish to include Missouri Military Academy in their will. You can name Missouri Military Academy as the beneficiary of:

• A percentage of your estate’s assets
• A fixed dollar amount within your estate
• Specific personal property such as land
• Assets that remain after your loved ones have been provided for
• Gifts of Life Insurance

You can make a significant gift to the Academy by naming Missouri Military Academy as a primary or secondary beneficiary to a life insurance policy. Paid policies may also be transferred to the Academy. In some cases, the annual premium can be tax deductible.

Charitable Lead Trusts

A charitable lead trust is an irrevocable trust established when a donor transfers money to a trustee, usually at amounts of $100,000 or more, establishing a trust. The trust produces investment income that is paid directly to Missouri Military Academy annually until the donor’s death. Upon the donor’s passing, the remaining trust is distributed to the donor’s beneficiaries at reduced estate tax rates. The donor receives the benefit of seeing the impact of their gift during their lifetime.

Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)

A charitable remainder trust can be established by using property or money to set up a trust that the donor will continue to benefit from for a specified period of time, after which Missouri Military Academy receives the principal. Donors can avoid capital gains tax on the donated assets and may also receive an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the remainder interest earned by the trust. The assets are removed from the donor’s estate, subsequently reducing the donor’s estate taxes.

There are three types of CRTs available: charitable annuity trusts, unit trusts, and a charitable pooled income fund. Each option has different benefits and restrictions. Your financial advisor and/or a representative from your bank can provide complete details about these options.

Please contact Vice President for Advancement Rob Silbaugh at robert.silbaugh@missourimilitaryacademy.com or 573-581-1776 ext. 230 for information about planned giving.

The MMA Alumni Association is asking for your support in honoring our beloved Kenneth J. "Mort" Mortenson. This plaque will serve as a permanent reminder of the impact LTC Mortenson had on the cadets of MMA.  Funds raised will be used to support the Fusileers, cadet scholarships, and other academy initiatives. Click here to support the campaign for the Mortenson plaque.