Ways to Give

Gifts of cash made through the UC Regents and the UC Berkeley Foundation are equally tax-deductible and are used for the purposes specified by the donor. For more information, call Gift Administration at 510.643.9789 or e-mail gahelp@berkeley.edu

Donors may elect to make a gift via a charge to a credit or debit card. Cards accepted for donations include VISA, MasterCard and American Express. Credit and debit card charges can be completed online at Give to Cal (for gifts under $50,000). For more information, call Gift Administration at 510.643.9789 or e-mail gahelp@berkeley.edu

Monthly payments via electronic funds transfer may be arranged through a donor"s financial institution and the UC Berkeley Foundation. For more information, call Gift Administration at 510.643.9789 or e-mail gahelp@berkeley.edu.

Wire transfers are most commonly used for gifts made from outside the United States. Financial institutions provide minimal information on wire transfers, so to ensure proper disposition of the gifts, donors should alert the University that a wire transfer has been made by notifying the benefiting campus department, University Relations, or Gift Administration at 510.643.9789 or e-mail gahelp@berkeley.edu.

Gifts of securities are recorded based on the mean market value of the stock, bond, or mutual fund on the date of gift, which is determined by the date the donor relinquishes control of the asset. Securities transactions are most easily handled if made through the UC Berkeley Foundation. Financial institutions provide minimal information on securities transfers, so to ensure proper disposition of the gifts, donors should alert the University that a securities transfer has been made by notifying the benefiting campus department, University Relations, or the Senior Gift Steward at 510.642.4123, fax at 510.643.6770, or e-mail givesecurities@berkeley.edu.

Gifts of tangible personal property   for example, equipment, artwork or books   that are donated for related educations purposes are recorded at their fair market value. Gifts-in-kind valued in excess of $500 should be accompanied by a deed of gift and the fair market value as determined by the donor. The IRS and the University require that gifts-in-kind valued at more than $5,000 also have an independent appraisal provided by the donor. If you are interested in making a gift-in-kind to Cal, please call 510.642.4123, fax 510.643.6770, or e-mail givesecurities@berkeley.edu.

Donors receive full credit for their matching gifts for the purposes of recognition and benefits. For receipting and tax reasons, matching gifts much be recorded on the corporation"s record. If you are interested in making a matching gift to Cal, please contact Gift Administration at 510.643.9789, or e-mail gahelp@berkeley.edu.

A memorial gift can help perpetuate the values and ideals that guided someone’s life. Honorary gifts commemorate a significant event or someone who is still living. Families of those so honored will be notified of your gift; the amount, however, remains a private matter. If you are interested in making a memorial or honorary gift, please e-mail givetocal@berkeley.edu or call 510.642.1212.

Pledges must be made in writing and include a commitment to a specific amount and payment schedule. Pledges may be paid over a period of five years from the time of the commitment in annual, semiannual, or quarterly installments. Pledge reminders will be mailed on an agreed-upon schedule unless the donor requests otherwise. Pledge payments may be in the form of cash, credit, or debit card charges, or wire or securities transfers.

Donors should indicate if their pledge includes an anticipated corporate matching gift, or if it may be fulfilled by a private or community foundation. If you are interested in making a pledge, please e-mail givetocal@berkeley.edu or call 510.642.1212.