Ways to Give

Give Online

Make a gift by credit card through our online giving form to any school, college or program at UAlbany.
 

 

Give By Mail

Checks should be made payable to The University at Albany Foundation and mailed to:

The University at Albany Foundation
PO Box 761
Albany, NY 12201

Please note the designation of your gift in the memo of your check.

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Payroll Deduction

UAlbany faculty and staff may also sign up for automatic payroll deduction by submitting a payroll deduction request online or completing the Faculty/Staff Pledge Form (Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view this PDF).

For more information about payroll deduction and the UAlbany Faculty/Staff Campaign, please contact Lisa Gonzalez at [email protected] or 518-437-4511.

 

Take the Call!

Our student representatives work hard to get the message out to all alumni and parents. So when you get the call from UAlbany...please pledge your support! Learn more about the UAlbany Engagement Center.

 

Gift Planning

Using the power of your legacy, you can help future generations of UAlbany students unleash their greatness and elevate UAlbany to be among the nation’s top public research universities.

Gift planning offers a variety of ways to structure contributions to the University to provide maximum benefits to the donor, their families and heirs, and the University. Bequests, charitable trusts and various life-income gifts are part of our Gift Planning offerings.

Learn more about Gift Planning.

 

More ways to give

 

Stock and Securities

By transferring stock to The University at Albany Foundation you can support scholarships, innovative academic and research initiatives, and other University priorities with a tax-wise investment. Use our free online resource (hosted by FreeWill) to donate stock and other securities to UAlbany today, or contact Chris Losavio at [email protected] or 518-437-5090, for more ways to give stock and securities.

 

IRAs or Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

If you're 70 1/2 or older, you're eligible to create a tax-free gift from your QCD, also known as an IRA Charitable Rollover, to support UAlbany. We have partnered with FreeWill to provide you with a free tool to help you learn more, get started on your IRA gift, or request a tax acknowledgment letter for a gift you've already made.

Learn more about IRA Charitable Rollovers or reach out to Lori Matt-Murphy at [email protected] for more ways to give through your IRA.

 

Donor-Advised Funds

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is an account set up at a charitable organization or financial institution, known as a sponsoring organization, for the purpose of supporting public charities. Individuals can contribute cash, stocks, or other assets to the DAF and receive an immediate tax deduction. Those funds are invested for tax-free growth and the individual can recommend donations to multiple charities of their choice over time. Donors should contact their DAF provider for rules regarding grant specifications.

UAlbany has partnered with FreeWill and Chariot to enable you to connect directly to 1,000+ Donor-Advised Fund providers and submit your grant request in only a few clicks. Get started here.

 

Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. Find out if your employer has a program by using our search tool and learn more about forms, guidelines and instructions on how to submit your matching gift.

 

Cryptocurrency

We accept Bitcoin and Ethereum as well as a wide variety of other cryptocurrencies. Learn how you can donate crypto to The University at Albany Foundation.