We invite you to review the following ways that you can help insure the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ pursuit of future excellence by making an investment in our people and programs. Your support is very important.
The details of all pledges will be negotiated following guidelines established by the Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona, University of Arizona Foundation, and the Internal Revenue Service. Our goal is to work with donors to help them identify giving options that best meet their needs.
Gifts can result from one or a combination of any of the following. Other options may also be possible. If a donor is committed to making a difference in our programs, we are committed to working with them to identify options that best meet their needs. Most pledges are fulfilled during a 1 – 5 year period.
Gifts of Cash
Gifts of cash are quite common and very easy to make. Checks should be made payable to “The University of Arizona Foundation,” with a note in the memo section specifying your intent to support the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the School of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Gifts of Securities
Gifts of appreciated securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, can provide special tax advantages. These include a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the gift and avoidance of capital gains taxes. The simplest and most efficient way to make a gift of any security is to instruct your broker or banker to transfer the security to The University of Arizona Foundation. You or your broker may contact the Foundation’s business affairs office by calling (520) 621-3339 for transfer instructions and brokerage account information. In addition, you should notify the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences development office (address below) when donating securities for a specific program or purpose.
Corporate Matching Gifts
You may be able to multiply the value of your gift by participating in a matching gift program provided through an employer or board membership. Companies may match charitable contributions at a 1:1, 2:1, or sometimes even a 3:1 ratio. Your employer’s personnel office can provide you with information and forms to take advantage of this unique leveraging opportunity. Gifts from retirees and spouses may also qualify for a match. There is a simple rule for donors who are not sure whether their employer matches charitable gifts – “when in doubt… ask!”
Gifts of Real Estate
Gifts of homes, ranches, and other real property can provide the same tax advantages as gifts of appreciated securities. If your property has
significantly increased in value, its sale may be subject to capital gains tax on the appreciation. When debt-free property is transferred to The University of Arizona Foundation, the donor receives a charitable deduction for the appraised value and avoids capital gain taxes on the property’s appreciation. The Foundation encourages real estate gifts that are not subject to liens or restrictions that may affect its market value.
Memorial or Tribute Gifts
Any gift may be designated in memory or honor of a friend or loved one. The family of the deceased, or person honored, will be notified of such gifts.
Deductibility
The University of Arizona Foundation is a
“qualified charitable organization” and meets the standards and requirements of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Under this provision, all contributions are deductible for federal income tax purposes (subject to statutory limitations) and for federal estate and gift tax purposes.Gifts of cash (or your election to deduct only the cost basis of an appreciated asset) may be deducted up to 50 percent of adjusted gross income (AGI) in a year. Gifts of appreciated real or personal property may be deducted up to 30 percent AGI. Excess deductions may be carried over for up to five (5) additional years.
For More Information Contact:
Soyeon Shim
Director
John and Doris Norton
School of Family and Consumer Sciences
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
P. O. Box 210036, Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-7147 Fax: (520) 621-9445
Electronic Mail:
shim@cals.arizona.edu
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