These gifts, primarily given on an annual basis, support the Annual Fund for Educational Excellence, which includes general operations, scholarships or special projects. Like many charitable gifts, annual gifts are tax deductible on itemized federal income tax returns up to 50 percent of the donor's adjusted gross income. To request more information about annual giving, contact Ann Starr . Many employers will match an employee's donation to a given institution or charity. Policies on matching gifts vary depending on the employer.
Some companies match employees' gifts as much as three to one.
Generally, the employee initiates the matching gift from the employer by inquiring with the company's human resource departments, which provides a form that the employee sends to the university. To request more information about matching gifts, contact Ann Starr . Some donors like to know their gifts provide permanence. Gifts for buildings or major equipment needs are essential for the university to grow. Endowed funds often are established to honor families or faculty.