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Ways to Give
This pages offers U.S. tax paying donors several tax-savvy approaches to charitable giving.
Giving Through an IRA Rollover
If you are a U.S. tax payer age 70 1/2 or Older the IRA Charitable Rollover is now permanent! The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 was passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by the president on December 18, 2015. It made permanent what is popularly known as the IRA charitable rollover.
    If you are a U.S. tax payer age 70½ or older and have an IRA—you may want to consider making a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA directly to the University for Sustainability.

PLEASE NOTE: Beginning in January 2020 the age at which you are required to take a distribution from your IRA has increased from 70½ to 72 (although you are still able to make a tax-free transfer beginning at age 70½).
ALSO NOTE: Under the CARES Act in calendar year 2020 there is no required minimum distribution from your IRA—no matter the age of the account holder. Please consult your tax advisor to determine if this type of gift is right for you. Below are the requirements and restrictions for making an IRA charitable rollover gift:
  • The donor must be 70 1/2 or older.
  • The gift must be made directly from the IRA to an eligible charitable organization.
  • Gifts to all charities combined cannot exceed a total of $100,000 per taxpayer for the year.
  • The gifts must be outright, and no material benefits can be received in return for the gifts. Thus a transfer for a gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, or pooled income fund is not permitted.
  • Gifts cannot be made to a donor advised fund, supporting organization, or private foundation.
  • The gift is not included in taxable income, and no charitable deduction is allowed.
  • The gift can be made only from an IRA. Gifts from 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans are not permitted.
  • The qualified distribution described above applies to a traditional IRA.
  • Distributions from employer-sponsored retirement plans, including simple IRA plans and simplified employee pension (SEP) plans, are not eligible for the tax-free rollover
If you want to make a qualifying transfer, contact your IRA administrator and instruct that person to transfer funds to the charity(ies) you designate. We provide instructions for completing your gift – contact our Vice President for Development James Bateman, jbateman@u4sustainability.org or complete the form available by clicking here.

2020 Cares Act - Charitable Giving Incentives
    On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion economic stimulus package legislated to provide immediate relief for nonprofits, businesses, individuals and state and local governments.

CARES Act Charitable Deduction for Non-Itemizers
    If you choose to take the standard deduction instead of itemizing your taxes, the CARES Act will allow you to claim a charitable deduction up to $300 for cash donations made in 2020. This tax incentive is available only to people who take the standard deduction and make cash gifts to qualified charities. A donation to a donor-advised fund does not qualify for this new deduction.

The Cares Act also provides Charitable Giving Incentives in 2020:
    This law provides a new $300 above-the-line charitable contribution deduction for individual taxpayers who take the standard deduction. They may donate up to $300 cash to the University for Sustainability, with a corresponding reduction in taxable income. The incentive applies to cash contributions made in 2020 and can be claimed on tax forms next year. (Section 2204).
    The law also lifts the existing cap on annual contributions for those who itemize, raising it from 60 percent of adjusted gross income to 100 percent.
    For corporations, the law raises the annual limit from 10 percent to 25 percent. Food donations from corporations would be available to 25 percent, up from the current 15 percent cap. (Section 2205).
    Please consult your tax advisor to determine if this deduction is right for you. The above information is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal or tax advice for any specific individual or organization.
    For assistance with your gift contact our Vice President for Development at jbateman@u4sustainability.org or complete the form available by clicking here.

Giving Through Mutual Funds, Stocks, and Securities
An outright gift of stock can benefit both you and the University for Sustainability. A gift of long-term appreciated securities, either publicly traded or from a closely-held company, may provide you with greater tax advantages than a gift of cash. For more assistance and transfer instructions, please contact Jamie Bateman at jbateman@u4sustainability.org or complete the form available by clicking here.

Gifts of Stock and Mutual Funds
Thank you for considering a gift of stock for the University for Sustainability.
    Gifts of publicly traded securities that have appreciated in value allow you to avoid capital gains
taxes while also receiving a tax deduction for your gift. The University for Sustainability benefits by selling the stock without paying taxes on the gain, and you benefit from making a contribution that would be larger than what you might have been able to donate in cash.

How can I make Gifts of Securities or Stocks?
Before a transfer of stock is made, we ask that you please notify us that you are making a gift and let us know the name of the stock, number of shares gifted, your brokerage firm, and the approximate date of transfer. We can then monitor our account for the incoming transfer. By letting us know of your gift, we will be able to properly match the stock we received with your gift record.
    Your broker will need the following information to complete the transfer of stock to the University for Sustainability. Please advise us of your intention so we may share with you additional information needed by your broker.

How can I make Gifts of Mutual Funds?
If you intend to transfer mutual funds, please know that certain mutual funds are not transferable into the University for Sustainability’s account and/or may require special accommodations. Before a transfer of mutual funds is made, we ask that you please notify us so that we can assist with the transfer.

For further information or assistance with making a gift, please contact Jamie Bateman, Vice President for Development  via email at jbateman@u4sustainability.org, or complete the form available by clicking here.

The University for Sustainability is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Contributions are deductible as allowed by U.S. law.

Please speak with your financial adviser about the deductibility of your gift.
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“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." These simple but powerful words are the first line of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations in 1949. The declaration’s power has always depended on our collective will to uphold its noble aspirations. 
    The University for Sustainability does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability in any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in compliance with Title VI of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This non-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, the University's programs and activities. The University recognizes its obligation to provide overall program accessibility for disabled persons.
    Nothing in this policy shall abridge academic freedom or the University's mission. Prohibitions against discrimination and discriminatory harassment do not extend to actions, statements or written materials that are relevant and appropriately related to course subject matter or academic debate.
    This policy governs the conduct of all University for Sustainability students, faculty, staff and visitors that occurs on the University’s facilities or in connection with University-sponsored programs.  This policy also governs conduct by University students, faculty, staff and visitors that creates, contributes to, or continues a hostile work, educational, or living environment for a member or members of the University community.
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