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Types of Gifts

Quality academic programs that produce successful graduates are a long-standing tradition at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Many of these programs are made possible with help from our generous alumni and friends. There are many ways to support the university and continue this tradition.

Gifts of Cash or Securities
Gifts of cash or securities are the most common forms of charitable giving in support of UM–St. Louis. Gifts of cash may be made by credit card. Personal or corporate checks are payable to the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Gifts of securities must be coordinated through UM–St. Louis’ Office of University Development. Electronic transfer options also are available. Your gift will be promptly acknowledged, providing a tax receipt for your records.

Charitable Gift Annuities
Charitable gift annuities pay a fixed annual income to you or another beneficiary for life, or other specified term. When the annuity matures, the assets are distributed to the university.

Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable remainder trusts and unitrusts may be established through UM–St. Louis by irrevocably transferring cash or other assets. The trust assets are then invested to pay quarterly income to you or another beneficiary for life, or other specified term. When the trust matures, the assets are distributed to the university.

Pooled Income Fund
UM–St. Louis’ pooled income fund is similar to a mutual fund. It allows you to combine your gift with those of other donors to receive a pro-rated share of the fund’s earned income.

Memorial and Tribute Gifts
UM–St. Louis’ tribute fund is a unique way to recognize those who have touched your life. A tribute gift is a thoughtful remembrance that will provide a lasting memory for years to come. An announcement card acknowledging the gift is sent to the honoree or family of a loved one.

Bequests
UM–St. Louis may be included in your will or revocable living trust. To ensure that a bequest is written to best carry out your intentions, our office will assist those interested in making a contribution.

Gifts of Tangible Personal Property
Upon review and approval, UM–St. Louis accepts gifts of tangible personal property such as art work. Our office will assist those interested in making such a contribution.

Gifts of Life Insurance
To provide a gift from life insurance, simply list the university as both owner and beneficiary of your permanent life insurance policy. Our office would be pleased to work with your life insurance agent to complete the gift.

Corporate Matching Gifts
If your company has a matching gift program, you may request a matching gift form from your human resources department. After completing the employee portion of the form, please send it to UM–St. Louis’ Office of University Development. We will verify the contribution and return the form to your employer to request the gift match.

E-mail Brenda McPhail or call (314) 516-6503 for more information about giving to the university.