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Your financial investment supports the mission of the University of Minnesota Crookston and its students, faculty, and programs. All gifts designated to Crookston are received by and invested in the Crookston campus in partnership with the University of Minnesota Foundation, the legal, charitable entity for the University system.
It's easy, it's secure and it's more convenient than ever. You'll select where you want to direct your tax deductible gift, enter information about yourself, and the gift or pledge is submitted via our secure server.
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Other Ways of Giving
Your financial investment supports the mission of the University of Minnesota Crookston and its students, faculty, and programs. All gifts designated to Crookston are received by and invested in the Crookston campus in partnership with the University of Minnesota Foundation, the legal, charitable entity for the University system.
Teambacker Donations
The UMC Teambacker Fund encompasses several core giving programs within intercollegiate athletics at the U of M Crookston.
University of Minnesota Foundation
The University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF) is a key partner with the University in building and sustaining excellence among students and faculty, and fueling discovery in important areas on all University of Minnesota campuses. UMF accomplishes this by raising and managing gifts from individuals and organizations. Through collaboration with University leaders and development officers from all campuses, colleges, and programs, UMF staff ensure that fundraising activities are consistent with the University’s highest priorities and the donor’s philanthropic intentions.
Types of Giving
Cash & Cash Pledges
This is the easiest way to give. You can deduct cash gifts of up to 50 percent of your adjusted gross income in the year they are donated.
Tangible Gifts (such as a horse)
Gifts of tangible property, such as horses, benefit U of M Crookston students in many ways. These gifts are tax deductible.
Stock & Other Securities
Gifts of stocks, bonds, treasuries, and mutual funds can be an excellent way of making a gift. In addition to enjoying a tax deduction, you can avoid the capital gains accumulated while holding the asset.
Real Estate
A gift of real estate that you have held for more than one year entitles you to a charitable deduction for the property's full fair market value, as determined by an independent appraisal.
IRA & Retirement Assets
When you name the University of Minnesota Foundation as beneficiary of your retirement plan, you retain the income benefits during your lifetime. After your death, the University benefits according to your wishes and your gift is not reduced by income or estate taxes.
Income-Producing Gifts
A number of plans allow you to make a gift to the University and at the same time receive a charitable income tax deduction and an income for yourself or others for life.
Charitable Lead Trusts
These trusts provide income to the University for a fixed term of years. The assets are then returned to you, the donor, or to another person you designate at your death or at the end of a term of years.
Estate Gifts
Gifts through a will or living trust allow you to control the assets during your lifetime and make an impact on the University after your death. These gifts can create a legacy in your name or in honor of special friends or family.