What to Give

The simplest way to support the University of Rochester is through cash gifts. But creative gifts of assets can include stocks, bonds, and property (real estate and personal property such as artwork). These can not only provide you with charitable deductions, but often offer additional tax savings as well.

Choose the category of assets below that best fits your situation.

Gifts of Cash, Check, and Credit Cards A gift of cash is easy to make.	Gifts of Appreciated Securities Smart gift planning combines charitable intent with cost-efficient planning techniques.	Gifts of Retirement Plans Consider retirement-plan benefits for a significant gift to the University of Rochester.
Gifts of Life Insurance Life insurance may fund a gift or replace the value of a gifted asset.	Tangible Personal Property Tangible property contributions provide charitable deductions based on a standard of "related use."	Gifts of Real Estate Most kinds of real estate may be donated to the University of Rochester.
	Closely Held Business Stock Business owners contributing closely held stock are allowed a charitable deduction.

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