How to Give

The fastest way to give to the University of Utah is to make a secure gift on this site to the area of your choice.

It’s easy, fast, and secure. And with hundreds of opportunities to choose from, you can be sure your gift will go to the place you want to have the most impact.

University of Utah Office of Advancement
P.O. Box 58006
Salt Lake City, UT 84158

Checks should be made out to “The University of Utah.”
Please include a note telling us how you would like your gift to be used.

When making a donation via check, it’s essential to provide clear information to ensure your contribution is directed to the intended cause.

In the memo line of your check, specify the program or fund you wish to support, such as “Department of Philosophy” or “Whisner / Appleby Scholarship Endowment in Philosophy.” This detail helps our gift processors accurately allocate your donation, streamlining their efforts to make an impact. Additionally, if you have any special instructions or preferences regarding the use of your gift, consider including those in a separate note or cover letter.

This clarity not only aids in effective fund management but also enhances the overall transparency and efficiency of the giving process.

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A Donor-Advised Fund offers the opportunity to create an easy-to-establish, low cost, flexible vehicle for charitable giving as an alternative to direct giving or to creating a private foundation. This is accomplished by first establishing a DAF with an irrevocable donation to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program. The donor then recommends the allocation of the donated assets to a qualified public charity (such as the University of Utah).

For more information about Donor-Advised Funds, please contact the Gift Processing Team:

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With matching gifts, you may sometimes double or even triple your gift. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees.

Please note that some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.

For more information about matching gifts, please contact the Gift Processing Team:

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With matching gifts, you may sometimes double or even triple your gift. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Type the name of your company below to see if it has a matching gift program.

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Gifts of securities, including closely held stock and mutual funds, may be donated to the university directly from your brokerage account to the University of Utah’s account, or by transferring stock power to the university.

For more information about donating securities, please contact the Gift Processing Team:

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The University of Utah is unable to accept cryptocurrency at this time. If you are interested in making a gift using cryptocurrency, you may consider working with a Donor-Advised Fund. A Donor-Advised Fund may accept gifts of cryptocurrency and in turn allow donors to recommend the allocation of donated assets to the qualified public charity (such as the University of Utah).

For more information about Cryptocurrency, please contact the Gift Processing Team:

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Making a legacy gift is a wonderful way to show your support and appreciation for the University of Utah and its mission while accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals.

With smart planning, you may actually increase the size of your estate and/or reduce the tax burden on your heirs. Just as important, you will know that you have made a meaningful contribution to the University of Utah.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with various gift options by exploring Types of Legacy Gifts and Assets to Give. Then compare gift options and/or calculate how these gifts could work for you. And of course, please contact us here for assistance or to discuss your personal situation and objectives.