Giving to OGI - Making a Gift

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The commitment and generosity of donors like you help make possible the OGI School of Science & Engineering's comprehensive and innovative education and research programs. Through a current gift, or a planned gift, you can make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Make a Gift Right Now!
You may designate your gift in honor or in memory of a loved one. We will notify the next-of-kin or appropriate individual of your thoughtful gift.

Online Donations
The fastest and easiest way to support the programs of your choice at OHSU.

Gifts by Check
Please make checks payable to the OHSU Foundation and, if you wish, designate the specific OHSU program you want to support. Undesignated or unrestricted gifts will go to the area of greatest need. Mail to:

Oregon Health & Science University Foundation
1121 S.W. Salmon Street, Suite 200
Portland OR 97205-2021

Checks must be mailed and postmarked by December 31st to be tax-deductible in that year.

Gifts by Credit Card
To make a gift by credit card, please call Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Pacific time zone): 800 462-6608 or 503 228-1730 or visit our secure server and make an online donation. Gifts made on a credit card are tax-deductible in the year the card is charged.

Gifts of Property and Goods (Gifts in Kind)
Antiques, art, boats and other items may be excellent gifts. If the item can be used by OHSU (office equipment or library books for instance), then its full fair market value may be deducted. If the item will most likely be sold by the foundation, or the university can not use it in its normal operations, the deduction is limited to the cost basis of the item. For more information on gifts of property and goods, please call our department of planned giving at 503 228-1730 or e-mail zimmeral@ohsu.edu

Gifts of Real Estate
A gift of a residence, vacation home or investment property can provide significant resources to OHSU while maximizing tax benefits for the donor. To find out more about making a gift of real estate, please call our department of planned giving at 503 228-1730 or e-mail zimmeral@ohsu.edu

Gifts of Stock
Gifts of stock provide a double tax benefit for donors: You can deduct the full fair market value of your appreciated stock, not just what you originally paid, and you save again by avoiding all capital gains taxes on your "paper profit." Benefit your area of choice at OHSU, or give to the area of greatest need by making an unrestricted gift. For more information on giving a gift of stock, please call our department of planned giving at 503 228-1730 or e-mail zimmeral@ohsu.edu

Matching Gifts
Many businesses participate in matching gift programs. This is a great way to increase the impact of your donation dollars. To find out if your company will make a matching gift, consult your personnel or human resources department.

If you have questions or concerns, give us call at: 503-748-1032