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Ways to Contribute

There are several ways for you to contribute.

Gifts by cash, check or credit card: Are the simplest and the most direct way to support the Athletic Department. In almost every case, cash gifts are fully deductible if you itemize on your deferral income tax return.

Appreciated securities: Produce a two-fold income tax benefit: a charitable deduction for the full present fair market value and no capital gains tax on the appreciation for stocks held more than a year.

Matching Gifts: Enable you to double or even triple the value of your gift to the University. Many companies match their employees personal donations.

Planned Giving: Allows you to provide a benefit to the University while providing you with tax benefits and a potential income source. Planned gifts include bequests, charitable gift trusts and gift of life insurance.

Gifts of personal property and real estate: Such as residential and commercial property, may be accepted by Duquesne University. However, such donations are subject to special IRS rules and University policies.

Gifts in Kind: Are a creative way to earn tax credit while helping Duquesne University. The University may accept equipment, artwork, rare books or other property that Duquesne can use in its educational mission.

Gifts of patents and copyrights: Allow the University to apply the intellectual property of its alumni and donors for the advancement of students and researchers.

Tax Deductibility
The Internal Revenue Service requires that the value of benefits received be subtracted from charitable contributions when calculating deductions. To deduct the full amount of your Duquesne Athletic Fund contribution, you must check the box on the commitment form confirming that you do not wish to receive benefits. If you choose to enjoy benefits, the maximum deductible portion of your total gift is 80%, though it may be less, based on your level of giving and associated benefits. Your acknowledgement letter will show both the total value of your gift and the exact amount deductible. (Note: Major gifts to Duquesne University related to endowments or capital projects do not count toward Athletic Fund benefits [unless requested] and thus are 100% tax deductible.)

For More Information:
For Duquesne Athletic Fund information or to have a membership brochure mailed contact Bryan Colonna
of the Duquesne Athletic Fund at (412) 396-5927 or E-mail him at colonna770@duq.edu.

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