How to give to the University of New Hampshire
Cash Gifts
The simplest way to support the University is with a cash gift. Send your personal check to the UNH Foundation, John S. Elliott Alumni Center, Durham, NH 03824. Cash gifts are tax deductible according to federal law. You may also make a gift with a credit card, or use the online giving form on this Web site. Many companies match cash gifts. Please check with your employer, or click here to check online.
For more information: Contact Jill Twomey, Director of the Annual Fund, (603) 862-4102 or e-mail: jill.twomey@unh.edu Or click here to make a secure gift online.
Appreciated Securities
A gift of appreciated securities provides an income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the donated securities. Capital gains taxes may also be avoided on the transfer.
For more information: Contact Donna Redfern, Associate Director, Finance and Operations, at (603) 862-4171 or click here for information about how to transfer securities.
Real and Personal Property
Land or other real property may be given to the Foundation as an outright gift or used as an asset within a charitable trust. You may also opt to donate a home and retain the right to occupy the property throughout one’s lifetime. Personal property, such as paintings or rare books, may also be contributed. If you are interested in discussing the advantages of such a gift, please contact Carol Cooper, Senior Stewardship Specialist, at (603) 862-0527.
Gift Planning
Planned gifts, such as charitable remainder trusts and gifts to the UNH Foundation Pooled Income Fund, benefit the University and can provide you with income for life. You may also enjoy significant benefits, including tax deductions, avoidance of capital gains taxes, and increased income. For more information on planned gifts, please contact Tim Allison, Director of Planned Giving, at (603) 862-0754.
Bequests
A gift to the University in a will allows you to make a substantial contribution to the University without diminishing available assets. A bequest can also significantly reduce estate taxes.
Pooled Income Fund
Gifts of $5,000 or more to the Foundation's Pooled Income Fund are invested together with gifts of other donors, and the annual income is shared among participants throughout their lifetimes. Participants incur no capital gain on appreciated securities transferred to the fund, and receive a charitable deduction for a portion of the gift.
Charitable Trusts
Irrevocable charitable trusts can provide an income for life that varies with the type and assets of the trust. Part of the trust qualifies for an income tax deduction. At the death of the last beneficiary, the remainder of the trust is distributed to the University for the purpose selected by the donor.
Life Insurance
A life insurance policy is deductible as a charitable contribution. Premiums paid after the gift is made are also tax deductible.
Matching Gifts
Your employer may have a matching gift program. Click here to find out if your employer matches gifts to UNH. When an employee makes a charitable contribution, the company matches the donation and forwards the check to the UNH Foundation directly. You must ask your human resources department about the availability of this program.
Matching gift instructions:
1. Obtain a matching gift form from your employer. (Please check with your human resources department).
2. Fill out completely and mail to the UNH Foundation, Elliott Alumni Center, 9 Edgewood Road, Durham, NH 03824-1934.
See your company's matching gift form for full information on matching gift eligibility and program limitations.
Memorials and Tributes
Gifts can be made to the University to memorialize a person or event. These gifts may take a variety of forms that are both meaningful and appropriate, including donations for scholarship support, contributions of books or special collections for the Library, and gifts of art or equipment. In addition, the University provides opportunities for donors to contribute for campus beautification projects such as tree planting or bench installation.
