The ways in which you choose to give back are a deeply meaningful reflection of your personal values, vision, and the causes that matter most to you.
Whether you want to make an immediate impact or leave a lasting legacy, there are numerous opportunities to contribute to CFAES in a way that is both meaningful and aligned with your passions. Take the time to explore the many giving options available below, or reach out to a member of our team to discuss customized opportunities that resonate with what you care about most. Together, we can ensure your generosity creates a lasting and purposeful difference.
Cash gifts have a significant impact on our ability to do everything from addressing immediate needs to providing financial support for our students and maintaining quality programs. Recurring gifts provide continual cash flow for the college.
Cash gifts can be made by credit card, personal check, cashier's check or money order made payable to The Ohio State University Foundation. Include CFAES or the intended fund number in the memo portion.
And mail to:
The Ohio State University Foundation
P.O. Box 736096, Chicago, IL 60673-6096
You may also make your gift via phone at 614-000-0000 or:
Make your gift online using our secure portal today.
Ohio State employees have a long history of paying forward to the causes that matter to them. Every gift, no matter the size, fuels the extraordinary work happening across our university and community. Whether you give to support students, research, health care or another cause that’s close to your heart, your generosity shapes the future.
Pledges enable a donor to plan a personal giving program that is both convenient and tax-wise. A pledge may enable a donor to consider a more significant gift than would have otherwise been possible. Terms for payment on pledges are flexible and at the option of the donor.
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. If your company is eligible, the impact of your gift to The Ohio State University may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
Endowment funds provide a valuable opportunity to invest in the future of higher education. Each fund serves as a permanent financial resource that generates annual income for a designated purpose. In this way, donors create a living legacy that spans generations.
An endowed fund is a dependable and perpetual source of support, since the principal is invested and only a portion of the earnings is spent annually. Endowments allow donors to make a lasting impact to University Libraries, now and in the future. A minimum gift of $50,000 is needed to establish an endowment.
When you include The Ohio State University Foundation in your estate plan, your generosity helps keep Ohio State growing and thriving well into the future. Thank you for ensuring that Ohio State can make a difference in the lives of Buckeyes everywhere.
In certain instances, it may be preferable from an estate, financial or tax-planning perspective to consider long-term gift planning as the best way to make a gift. This can be accomplished through various gift instruments, such as charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, and wills and bequests.
Where to start
Explore giving options by giving amount, age or assets
Here are some popular estate and gift planning opportunities
These types of gifts pay you or a loved one an income
Here are some additional smart giving opportunities
- IRA Charitable Rollover
- Memorial and Tribute Gifts
- Real Estate
- Endowed Gifts
- Donor Advised Funds
- Charitable Lead Trusts
Next steps
If you’re interested in learning more about some of the ways to support CFAES through a gift planning opportunity, please contact the Office of Advancement at CFAES or have your professional advisor reach out to us directly via phone at (614) 292-0473 or email at CFAESAdvancement@osu.edu.
If Ohio State is already included in your estate plans, you can declare your intentions to us by filling out this online form. A member of the Advancement team will be in contact with you shortly to discuss the many ways your commitment can create a lasting impact on campus.
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Donor Recognition
Planned gifts are recognized by The Ohio State University Neil Legacy Society.
Honoring a family member, friend, colleague, classmate or faculty member with a gift is a touching way to pay tribute.
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Alternatives to monetary gifts such as equipment or books are always appreciated.
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A donor advised fund is a charitable giving vehicle established at a public charity. It allows an individual to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax benefit and recommend grants to eligible charities over time. The Ohio State University Foundation Donor Advised Fund, in partnership with The Columbus Foundation, was created to offer our alumni and friends a simplified approach to creating their Ohio State legacy.
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Securities may be made as outright gifts or as a payment on a pledge. Stock certificates may be reassigned directly to The Ohio State University Foundation or may be transferred through the donor's broker. The mean market value on the date of the transfer will determine the value of the gift for tax purposes. Gifts of appreciated securities may be tax deductible (up to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income). The deduction is based on the full fair market value, and capital gains tax is not due when the stock is transferred to the university.
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