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To achieve its goal of becoming the foremost private institution of higher education on Long Island, and one of the region's acknowledged educational leaders, Adelphi must offer the best in academic programs, facilities, and technology which requires the sustained support of alumni and friends.
The Board of Trustees recognizes the critical role of philanthropy in providing additional resources to fund need- and merit-based student financial assistance, faculty chairs, and professorships. As a result, there are many different options to help Adelphi reach its goals.
You may designate that your gift be directed toward a specific purpose or you may make an unrestricted gift, allowing the University to apply your gift to the area of greatest need.
Special recognition is given to benefactors who fully endow scholarships and faculty chairs, or fund new buildings or significant renovations.
Gifts of Cash
A cash donation is the most direct and simple way of making a charitable gift. Funds are immediately available to support the University. As a charitable deduction, the gift is deductible from your income tax for that year.
For a major gift, you may want to consider donating other types of assets for which you may accrue additional tax benefits, thus giving you an opportunity to make a more substantial gift.
Gifts of Appreciated Property (Stock)
Gifts of certain types of appreciated assets, such as securities and real estate, are very popular and may provide you with even greater tax benefits than comparable gift made in cash. While you continue to benefit from a charitable deduction for the full, fair-market value of the gift, there is an additional benefit because you eliminate the tax on the unrealized gain of the gifted property.
Tangible Personal Property
Tangible personal property that may be donated are:
- rare book collections
- art work
- jewelry
- collectibles.
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