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Outright Gifts

A gift of cash, securities, or property can have an immediate impact at Oregon State University. These “current support” gifts enable OSU to meet new needs or respond to exciting opportunities. While most gifts can be tax deductible, there are often additional benefits for donors who give appreciated assets. By making a gift that benefits OSU today, you see the first-hand results of your generosity.

Cash

Donor benefits can include:

• income tax deduction of gift amount
• immediate support for OSU

Securities

Donor benefits can include:

• income tax deduction based on the market value of the security
• avoidance of capital gains taxes
• immediate support for OSU

Real Property

Donating a home, farm, or forested property can provide you with many financial benefits while supporting OSU’s teaching, research, and outreach. Benefits can include:

• income tax deduction based on today’s fair market value of the property
• avoidance of capital gains tax on the appreciated value
• relief from maintenance and other ownership responsibilities
• assistance with property sale
• immediate or future support for OSU

Gifts-in-Kind

Contributions of tangible property, gifts-in-kind may include items such as historic papers for the library or specialized equipment for scientific research. The university has a review process for evaluating the suitability of these gifts. If the items meet the needs of an OSU program, donors can realize many rewards including:

• tax deduction based on the present-day value of the item
• avoidance of capital gains tax on the appreciated value of the item
• seeing a treasured possession advance research and education