Ways to Give

Making your gift by credit card is one of the easiest and fastest ways to support Tulane. Secure online giving allows you to make an immediate impact on the schools, programs, scholarships, and initiatives that matter most to you, with one-time and recurring gift options available.

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Phone us at 1-800-933-6886 (toll free) or 504-865-4438.

Make checks payable to Tulane University. 

You may note the specific purpose of your gift on the memo line of your check. 

Please mail donations to: 
Tulane University
PO Box 669394
Dallas, TX 75266-9394 

Tulane faculty and staff may give by completing the payroll deduction form. 

Please mail to Tulane University, PO Box 669394, Dallas, TX 75266-9394 or fax a hard copy to Rachael Yepez, Manager of Gift Accounting, 504-247-1382.

For wire cash donations: 
Contact Gift Administration at 1-800-933-6886 (toll free), 504-865-4438 or tugift@tulane.edu. 

Your gift of stock can be transferred to the account of The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund by providing the following transfer instructions to your broker:

DTC Eligible Securities

DTC# 0443
Pershing, LLC
For Credit to account #: N7M002028
Account Name: Tulane Gift Account
Donor Name: [your name]

To help us track your securities transfer in a timely manner, please fill out this form, inform the Office of Gift Planning at 1.800.999.0181 (toll free), by email at giftplanning@tulane.edu, or by fax at 504.865.6778 of the stock you intend to transfer or the approximate value of your gift, the purpose of your gift, and your broker’s name and phone number, if applicable.

Transfer procedures and instructions for MUTUAL FUNDS and Foreign Securities differ from those for stock. DO NOT USE FORM ABOVE.
 

Mutual Funds and Foreign Security Gifts

Please contact the Office of Gift Planning to check on the ability to accept the mutual fund and coordinate delivery. Email giftplanning@tulane.edu or call 1.800.999.0181.

Charitable IRA Rollover Tax Advantage
A Special Opportunity for Those 70½ Years Old and Older

You can give any amount (up to a maximum of $100,000) per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as Tulane University without having to pay income taxes on the money. Gifts of any value $100,000 or less are eligible for this benefit and you can feel good knowing that you are making a difference at Tulane. This popular gift option is commonly called the IRA charitable rollover, but you may also see it referred to as a qualified charitable distribution, or QCD for short.

Why Consider This Gift?

Your gift will be put to use today, allowing you to see the difference your donation is making. Beginning in the year you turn 72, you can use your gift to satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD). You pay no income taxes on the gift. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions. Since the gift doesn’t count as income, it can reduce your annual income level. This may help lower your Medicare premiums and decrease the amount of Social Security that is subject to tax.

Talk to your advisor about the advantage of directly transferring gifts from your retirement plan to Tulane. Your accountant or other advisor can also help you determine the optimum amount to give from retirement plan accounts under federal and state tax laws.

To help us track your IRA gift, please inform us of your intent to make a gift from your IRA by filling out this form. If you have further questions or need to contact someone in development, contact Gift Administration at 1-800-933-6886 (toll free), 504-865-4438,  or tugift@tulane.edu. For more information about supporting Tulane with gifts from you IRA, please contact the Office of Gift Planning, giftplanning@tulane.edu or toll-free at 1-800-999-0181.

Legal Name: The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund
Address: PO Box 669394, Dallas, TX 75266-9394
Federal Tax ID Number: 72-0423889

Interested in giving to Tulane through your DAF? Let your financial advisor know this information:
Legal Name: The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund
Address: PO Box 669394, Dallas, TX 75266-9394
Federal Tax ID Number (EIN): 72-0423889
 

Benefits of using a donor advised fund

A DAF can serve as a convenient alternative for a donor who does not wish to make direct grants to charity or form a private foundation. Your gift to any donor advised fund is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Once an account is created, you may use it as a fund to support your favorite causes. A donor advised fund also offers professional investment management for the assets held in the account and administrative ease, all at a competitive cost.

Benefits to giving through at DAF include:

• Receive an immediate charitable tax deduction
• Follow your own timetable for distributions
• Give to multiple charities from the same fund
• Make gifts of complex assets, such as life insurance, art, real estate, private company stock, restricted stock, limited liability and limited partnership interests
• Take advantage of competitive fees and expert investment management
• The opportunity to engage your whole family in philanthropic opportunities

The Tulane Donor Advised Fund

The Tulane Donor Advised Fund is an easy way to support Tulane, or other charitable organizations, with a single contribution. If you are interested in setting up a donor advised fund through Tulane, contact the Office of Gift Planning at giftplanning@tulane.edu or 1-800-999-0181.

Do you already have a Donor Advised Fund through Tulane? Login here

Be Charitable With Cryptocurrency

Many of us routinely write checks to important causes that are close to our hearts. By doing so, we see the benefits of our generosity firsthand. On the other hand, when you make a future gift, you ensure the success of Tulane for generations to come—and in the ever-evolving digital age, cryptocurrency is a great way to do so.

If you own Bitcoin or Ethereum, chances are it is worth more than what you paid for it. Many investors have a very low-cost basis and should evaluate the tax implications before cashing in.

One impactful option that can save you on taxes: using cryptocurrency to support our mission.

Your Benefits

Your cryptocurrency gift to Tulane University qualifies for an income tax deduction for its fair market value, up to 30% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) with a five-year carryover. If you have held your cryptocurrency for more than a year, you also avoid the capital gains tax you would have paid if you sold it.

Your gift will continue to advance Tulane University as a global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation. If you have an interest in designating your gift for a school, unit, college or fund, or to establish a named fund, please contact the Office of Gift Planning for additional assistance.

2 Simple Steps

Step 1: Ask if the charitable organization accepts gifts of cryptocurrency (ours does). Alternatively, if you have a donor advised fund, confirm with them if you are able to transfer cryptocurrency to your account. Then you will be able to recommend a grant to charitable organizations.

Step 2: Transfer your cryptocurrency. Work with the charitable organization or your donor advised fund provider to make the transfer via their online wallet tool. Contact us at giftplanning@tulane.edu to get transfer instructions and information about gifts of cryptocurrency.

This gift is right for you if:

• You would like to receive a federal income tax deduction in the year you make your gift.
• You would like to avoid capital gains tax.
• You would like to make an impact on our mission.
   

An Example of How It Works

Longtime Tulane supporters Kevin and Sheila have two goals. First, they want to make sure Tulane receives support during their lifetimes, and second, they would like their legacy to continue after they are gone. Kevin and Sheila make a $50,000 donation of cryptocurrency to start their endowment. After conversion, the donation is invested. Since donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, Kevin and Sheila do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it from their taxes. Each year, a portion of the income from the invested money will be used to support our mission in Kevin and Sheila's honor.

Questions?

If you are interested in giving Bitcoin or Ethereum to Tulane University, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 504-247-1800 or giftplanning@tulane.edu. We are happy to walk you through the process.
 

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees.

Giving from the UK and Switzerland
Looking to give from a different country? Please contact our Director of International Development, Caleb Roberts (crober2@tulane.edu).

Tulane University partners with the Chapel and York U.S. Foundation to accept UK and Switzerland donations for our benefit.
To make a one-time gift please click the button below.

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Additional ways to give:

• For recurring credit or debit card donations, click the appropriate link below.
  Make a recurring credit card gift from within the UK
  Make a recurring credit card gift from within Switzerland
  Please select ‘Tulane University’ under ‘Suggest a recipient’.
   
• For Wire Transfers, click the appropriate link below.
  Make a wire transfer from within the UK
  Make a wire transfer from within Switzerland
  Please enter ‘Tulane University’ when asked which Chapel & York Fundholder you wish to support.
   
• If you wish to make a donation in the form of stocks or shares, personal property, or by check, please email the appropriate contact below.
  Inquiries within the UK – info@chapel-yorkukfoundation.org
  Inquiries within Switzerland - info@chapel-yorkswitzerland.org

If you have any questions or concerns about this new way to donate, please contact our Director of International Development, Caleb Roberts (crober2@tulane.edu).