Ways to Give
Your gifts support scholarships, research, scientific discoveries and creative endeavors that cannot be funded by state and tuition support alone.
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There are many ways to support ULSD and ensure ongoing growth and institutional success. Whether you invest through the School of Dentistry Fund, an endowed fund to perpetuate the name of a loved one, a life income or your estate plans, your participation enhances the school’s stature in the world and we thank you.
Only a very small portion of the School of Dentistry’s annual budget comes from state allocations. The majority is derived from other sources, including private gifts.
Annually pledged gifts, whatever the amount, make a distinct and critical difference in the school’s ability to support vital needs.
These funds are used to target areas of the ULSD’s greatest need, which translates to greater flexibility and freedom for the School and our students in terms of scholarships and program support for faculty.
Ready to set up your annual gift?
Give now online or contact your development representative
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees.
If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will do the rest. The impact of your gift to the University of Louisville may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
Find out if your company has a matching gift policy:
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Securities and mutual funds that have increased in value and been held for more than one year are popular assets to use when making a gift to the University of Louisville. Making a gift of securities or mutual funds offers you the chance to support our work while realizing important benefits for yourself.
When you donate appreciated securities or mutual funds in support of our mission, you can reduce or even eliminate federal capital gains taxes on the transfer. You may also be entitled to a federal income tax charitable deduction based on the fair market value of the securities at the time of the transfer.
Want to talk about making a stock transfer?
Contact your development representative
Learn more about making a gift of securities or mutual funds
An endowment is an investment in the future of the School of Dentistry. When you make a donation through an endowment, your generous support ensures we have to ability to address immediate needs, as well as build the infrastructure for future leaders in the School of Dentistry.
Endowed funds are typically intended to be held in perpetuity (forever), with the investment earning from those funds made available (at least in part) to spend in support of the purpose of the endowment. An endowed fund may or may not have a stated purpose at your request. The fund may be created through the donation of cash, marketable securities or other liquid assets.
An example of how it works:
Longtime University of Louisville supporters Charlie and Susan have two goals. First, they want to make sure UofL continues to receive support after they are gone. Second, they want to create a lasting legacy for Charlie’s parents.
Charlie and Susan make a $25,000 donation to UofL, which we invest, and each year a portion of the income from the invested money will be used to support our mission in honor of Charlie’s parents. Plus, Charlie and Susan qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction on their taxes.
Want to talk about creating an endowment?
Contact your development representative
Make a big impact with a future gift. When you include the University of Louisville in your charitable giving plan, your generosity ensures continued excellence in education, research and community engagement for generations to come.
Looking for a flexible and versatile way to support the University of Louisville? Join the growing number of Cardinals who are deepening their connection by making a charitable bequest to UofL through their will or living trust. Whether you are revisiting your existing plan or creating your first plan, we are ready to partner with you. Thank you for being a vital part of UofL's future.
In as little as one sentence, you can add UofL to your estate plans.* By including a bequest to UofL, your future gift supports the people, programs and places on campus that mean the most to you and your loved ones.
Interested in different options for including UofL in your will or estate plan?
Contact your development representative
Or contact Kathryn J. Sides, M.A., CFRE, CAP® at 502-852-5051 or plannedgifts@louisville.edu.
*If you include UofL in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.
Legal name: University of Louisville Foundation, Inc.
Address: 215 Central Avenue, Suite 212, Louisville, KY 40208
Federal tax ID number: 23-7078461
Grants received from corporations and foundations play a vital role in supporting our students and faculty, as well as creating innovative initiatives.
Areas supported by corporate and foundation partners include:
- Student support - Corporate and foundation gifts support the ULSD students in many ways, including scholarships, research stipends and awards given on behalf of the corporation.
- Educational experience - Monetary and in-kind donations give students access to updated facilities and the latest dental technology.
- Faculty research - Corporations and foundations play a vital role in advancing research from our outstanding faculty, creating innovative healthcare initiatives and shaping important policy research.
Show your support for the UofL School of Dentistry
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Note: If you have questions about Corporate/Foundation giving, or if you encounter difficulties giving online, please contact us.
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