How to Give to the College
- Gifts of cash can be made by check, by bank wire transfer or fixed amounts can be given to UK monthly or quarterly for a defined or indefinite period.
- Gifts of stock can be made by instructing your broker or banker to transfer the stock to the University of Kentucky. You may be able to receive a special tax advantage for gifts of securities.
- Gifts-in-Kind can include contributions of personal property such as art, real estate, coin collections, gems/jewelry, books, stamp collections, equipment, and certain publicly traded securities.
- All forms of insurance are accepted as gifts. The policy must have a minimum guaranteed death benefit of at least $50,000 and build a cash or loan value. The policy must also list the University of Kentucky as the policy owner and beneficiary.
- More than 1,000 businesses nationwide match the charitable contributions of their employees. Matching Gifts may be matched dollar-for-dollar or may be matched at a higher rate.
- UK faculty and staff can make contributions to any department, program, or unit of the university through payroll deduction. Deductions can be made on a bi-weekly or monthly basis.
- Establish a charitable remainders trust. This allows you to receive income during your life while providing, at the same time, a significant gift to the College. Advantage: more control to the donor including the choice of trustee.
- Large gifts from estates and planned giving allow you to enjoy assets now while providing substantial support for the future. A will bequest to the College is another way to provide an estate gift. UK has established a Bequest Society to recognize donors for their contributions to the University via provisions in their wills.
- Become a University Fellow. The minimum amount required to become a Fellow is $10,000. Your membership can be designated to a program or endowment for any unit of the College. For more information on becoming a UK fellow go to http://www.uky.edu/Development/impact/fellows.htm