School Of Dentistry > Development > Giving Opportunities

It is through the generosity of our alumni and friends that we are able to continue the tradition of clinical excellence that distinguishes the OHSU School of Dentistry from other institutions. Financial support benefits the School by providing needed funding for scholarships, facilities enhancement, advances in dental education and teaching technology.

There are many ways you can make a gift to the School of Dentistry.

~View our 2006 Annual Donor Report~

Our Donor Society: The Dean's Gold Circle

Planned Gifts
Planned gifts are significant gifts that involve careful planning in light of a person’s financial and estate circumstances. These are called deferred gifts because the benefit for OHSU is deferred until sometime in the future, although the donor benefits immediately from the gift plan. These life income gift plans offer you, or someone you designate, an income for life, an immediate income tax deduction for the donor and potential estate planning benefits.

Gift Annuities. Provide fixed payment for the life of one or two individuals. Amount of the annual payment is based on age of the income beneficiaries at the time of the gift (the older the recipient, the larger the payout rate). Part of the income may be tax-free. $5,000 minimum for participation.

Pooled Income Fund. Gifts from many donors are pooled for investment purposes. Each donor receives a pro rata share of the earnings each year. $5,000 minimum for participation.

Charitable Remainder Unitrust. Especially for appreciated assets and real estate. An irrevocable trust that provides an income for the donor(s) life or up to 20 years. Provides a variable income based on a percentage of the annual value of the trust assets as determined each year. $50,000 minimum for participation.

Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts. Excellent for older donors with appreciated stock. An irrevocable trust that pays a fixed dollar amount each year for the donor(s) life or up to 20 years. $50,000 minimum for participation.

Charitable Lead Trusts. A trust that provides distributions to OHSU Foundation to benefit the School of Dentistry for a certain number of years. In most cases, the principal is then distributed to your children or other heirs at greatly reduced gift and estate tax rates.

Life Estate Gifts. It may be advantageous to donate your residence, farm, or vacation home now and reserve the right to live in the home or use the property for life. You can receive an income tax deduction now, and retain the right to enjoy and use the property for the rest of your life.

Estate Gifts. Many friends of the School of Dentistry have provided significant support through their estate plans. A bequest can also be made through a living trust. Naming the School of Dentistry as a beneficiary in your will entitles you to membership in our Sam Jackson Guild. It is important to consult with your attorney to determine whether your charitable bequest can be made by drafting a codicil to your existing will or if a new will is needed.

For additional information on planned gifts, you can visit Planning Your Future on the OHSU Foundation website, call the planned giving department at (800) 462-6608 or (503) 228-1730, or send and email to hunsingerd@ohsu.edu

Gifts by Check
Please make checks payable to the OHSU Foundation and, if you wish, designate the specific School of Dentistry program you want to support. Undesignated or unrestricted gifts will go to the area of greatest need within the School. Checks must be mailed and postmarked by December 31st to be tax-deductible in that year.

Gifts by Credit Card
To make a gift by credit card, please call Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Pacific time zone): 503-494-0983. Gifts by credit card are tax-deductible in the year the card is charged.

Gifts of Property and Goods (Gifts in Kind)
Antiques, art, boats and other items may be excellent gifts. If the item can be used by the School of Dentistry (office equipment or library books for example), then its full fair market value may be deducted. If the item will most likely be sold by the foundation, or the university cannot use it in its normal operations, the deduction is limited to the cost basis of the item. For more information on gifts of property and goods, please call our department of planned giving at 503-228-1730 or email hunsingd@ohsu.edu.

Pledges
Making a pledge to the School allows you to make installment payments on your gift. Monthly or annual pledges are available. For more information on this type of gift, contact the Director of Development, 503-494-0980 or email reganp@ohsu.edu

Gifts of Real Estate
A gift of a residence, vacation home or investment property can provide significant resources to the School while maximizing tax benefits for the donor. To find out more about making a gift of real estate, please call our department of planned giving at 503-228-1730 or email hunsingd@ohsu.edu.

Gifts of Stock
Gifts of stock provide a double tax benefit for donors: You can deduct the full fair market value of your appreciated stock, not just what you originally paid, and you save again by avoiding all capital gains taxes on your “Paper Profit.” Benefit your area of choice in the School, or give to the area of greatest need by making an unrestricted gift. For more information on giving a gift of stock, please call our department of planned giving at 503-228-1730 or email hunsingd@ohsu.edu.