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Frequently Asked Questions About Giving
The following questions are among those most commonly asked by prospective donors to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our development staff.
Do I have different options in making a gift to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources?
You may choose the type of asset (cash or non-cash) to contribute, the giving method (direct or planned), and the initiative you would like to support (a fund, program, scholarship, department, and so on).
May I pledge a gift and spread it out over a period of time?
You may pledge a gift of $5,000 or more and pay for it over a maximum five-year term.
May I make a gift to recognize or memorialize someone?
Yes, you may make your gift in recognition of a special loved one, friend, or colleague, or to memorialize someone who is deceased. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact our development staff.
Is my gift tax deductible?
All gifts to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are tax deductible.
How can I make a gift that will last forever as a tribute to someone?
You may endow your gift so that it lives in perpetuity. The gift's principal will be invested soundly and a percentage of the income generated will be designated as you wish. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact our development staff.
How can I give online?
Gifts to our annual fund, the Maryland Fund for Excellence may be made online quickly and securely. For other types of gifts such as establishing a scholarship or professorship and estate gifts, please contact our development staff.
May I make a gift through my estate or will?
There are numerous ways to use your estate as a means to take care of loved ones after you're gone, while realizing your philanthropic goals. For more personalized information or a confidential discussion, please contact our development staff.
Are there other tax breaks or income-producing opportunities for me through my gift?
There are various ways of structuring your gift whereby you will be provided with a stream of income in addition to a tax break. Please contact your finance or tax professional directly or contact our development staff.
For more information, contact Brian Magness
Last updated: 10/1/2006
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