How can I make a gift?

There are a variety of methods for making gifts to the College of Music. The following information is meant to be representative only. You should consult with your attorney or accountant about the applicability of tax laws and specific gift strategies for your personal situation.

GIVING DIRECTLY TO THE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
OUTRIGHT GIFTS – can be made out of income or assets (such as securities, real estate, IRAs, etc.). These are the least complex of all gift sources. For advice on making an outright gift, consult your attorney or accountant. Make a gift online by clicking here.

DEFERRED & LIFE INCOME GIFTS – are another way to make a gift. This method allows you to transfer the asset, but defer the benefit to the College of Music. Consider a life income gift such as investing in the pooled income fund, a gift annuity, or a charitable remainder trust. Your attorney or accountant can provide you with detailed explanations of deferred and life income gifts.

BEQUESTS – A charitable bequest can take several forms including the following: a specific bequest, a general bequest, a residual bequest, and a contingent bequest. Consult your attorney or accountant for more information about giving through bequest.

ANNUAL GIVING
A significant way alumni help the College of Music is through annual gifts made by mail or over the telephone. Many alumni are stunned to learn that the college receives less than 9 percent of its operating budget from the state, and that tuition covers less than 20 percent. Alumni support helps the college to offer competitive financial packages to students, to provide support for the faculty, and to take music outside the walls of the college.

However you choose to give, please know that every gift makes a difference to the College of Music and is greatly appreciated.