Gifts of Cash and Publicly Traded Securities

Cash – The easiest way to give, cash gifts offer a tax deduction for the full amount of the gift in the year it is made. Pledges may be paid over a period of three to five years.

Publicly Traded Stocks or Securities - Much like cash, gifts of stock are tax deductible at full fair market value if held for a year and a day. The donor is not taxed on long-term capital appreciation.

Questions: Call 570-577-3200 or
email The.Annual.Fund@bucknell.edu.

Matching Gifts

Many companies will match your gift to Bucknell (some may even double or triple your gift). To check your company's eligibility and policies, see Matching Gifts.

Gifts of Other Types of Property

Real Estate - An appraisal establishes the fair market value and, in turn, the amount of tax deduction. Real estate gifts avoid capital gains tax. A donor may also sell a parcel to Bucknell for less than fair market value and claim the difference as a charitable gift.

Personal Property - related to Bucknell's academic mission (books, art works, scientific or historical collections, etc.) generate tax deductions equal to the fair market value of the gift. Gifts of property unrelated to the university's purpose are deductible on the basis of their cost to the donor.

Non publicly traded securities - Private equity, closely held, S-Corp, and other non-publicly traded securities may be appropriate gifts for Bucknell, either as immediate gifts or pledged for future contribution. Proposed contributions of such must be reviewed by the University's Gift Acceptance Committee.

Questions: call 570-577-3200 or email giftplanning@bucknell.edu

Give your Time and Talents

As a volunteer, you will have a profound impact on Bucknell. Contributing time, talent and energy, your work and dedication are integral to Bucknell's strength and future. You will support students, staff and faculty in numerous programs across university life – spreading Bucknell spirit at local events, recruiting students, and providing career-related advice. For more volunteer opportunities visit http://www.bucknell.edu/x763.xml.

Planned Gifts

There are also ways to structure your gifts to meet specific financial and estate planning goals. Some plans even pay income back to you or someone you care about. These gift plans include:

Questions: call 570-577-3200 or email giftplanning@bucknell.edu