How to Make a Gift

Choose one or more of these giving methods to benefit U-M now:

• Online credit card giving
• By mail or wire transfer
• Securities: A securities gift is easy to make and has important benefits for both you and the U-M.
• Matching gifts: Increase your gift to Michigan with a matching gift from your employer.
• Gifts in kind: Items of personal property or physical assets may be of value as gifts to U-M.
• Payroll deduction form (PDF) for U-M faculty and staff
• Pledge form (PDF)

• Types of planned gifts: Information about gifts of assets, gifts by will, gifts that pay you income, charitable lead trust, and gifts of retirement-plan benefits
• Estate Planning: This feature will help you decide which type of gift is most appropriate given your life situation.

If you don't specify a purpose: The school or college that you have designated to receive the gift will use your gift as unrestricted support for areas of greatest need.

• If you itemize deductions on your federal income tax return, you may be able to deduct your contribution to U-M from your adjusted gross income. In addition, gifts of appreciated property avoid long term capital gains tax. Check with your tax advisor for deduction and capital gains tax requirements and limitations for your situation.
  
• Your state may also allow a credit or deduction. For example, Michigan residents may take a credit against state tax of 50 cents for each dollar of their gift to U-M, with a maximum tax credit of $100 for taxpayers filing singly or $200 on a joint return.