Checks should be made payable to the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, the University of Virginia Fund, or a University-related foundation. Any further designation of the purpose of the gift should be indicated in a letter accompanying the gift or on the lower left corner of the check. Gifts of securities are credited at market value on the date the University gains control of the assets. Annual Gifts . Annual gifts, which are usually made in response to a mail or telephone solicitation, are contributions for the current, unrestricted use of the University or any of its schools and programs.
Many companies encourage charitable giving by matching their employees' contributions.
Matching gifts from a donor's employer are credited to the donor. To find out if your company or your spouse's company offers a matching gift program, contact your corporation's human resources department. You may also want to look at a list of companies that have matched gifts to the University in the past. Gifts of Appreciated Securities. Giving with appreciated securities is a tax-wise way to support the University.