Ways to Give

Make your gift now using our secure, online form to the area(s) of your choice.

Make a pledge to UVA using our donation form. You may designate gifts to multiple areas.

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To make a gift via check:

1. Print and complete this form .
2. Mail your check and completed form to:
   UVA Gift Processing Services
   PO Box 400331
   Charlottesville, VA 22904-4331

To make a gift over the phone, please call Gift Processing at 434-924-7018.

Please instruct your bank to direct wire transfers using the following information:

Bank Name: Bank of America
Credit to UVA Gift Processing Services
ABA#: 026009593
Account #: 435029040409

Please contact UVA Gift Processing Services Help Desk with any questions: 434-924-7018, uvagps@virginia.edu, (fax) 434-924-7032

UVA Gift Processing Services
PO Box 400331
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4331

Gifts will be automatically transferred from your bank account on or about the 10th of each month for as long as you indicate on your form.

1. Print and complete the Automatic Bank Draft form .
2. Mail your completed form to:
   UVA Gift Processing Services
   PO Box 400331
   Charlottesville, VA 22904-4331

If you have questions, please call 434-924-7018.

Workplace giving is an easy and efficient way to make tax-deductible donations to charities through payroll contributions. Contact your HR department to inquire if your company offers charitable giving via payroll deduction.

1. Print and complete the UVA Payroll Deduction form .
2. Mail your completed form to:
   UVA Gift Processing Services
   PO Box 400331
   Charlottesville, VA 22904-4331

If you have questions, please call 434-924-7018.

To save time and ensure a smooth transfer, please contact Gift Processing Services (GPS) before starting the process. We can be reached at uvagps@virginia.edu or 434-924-7018.

Direct Transfer

If your shares are held with one of the following firms, please ask your broker to call GPS to obtain our account number:
Charles Schwab
Sequoia Fund
The CGM Funds 
Vanguard

Transfer via the Depository Trust Company (DTC)

We are able to accept DTC-eligible mutual fund shares through two brokerage accounts. This is best coordinated between brokers, as they know which ones can be sent via DTC.  

Clearing Broker: Pershing LLC
DTC Participant #: 0443
Account Number: N7M-001327
Credit: University of Virginia Gift Account
Reference: [Donor’s Name][Fund to credit]

Clearing Broker: Davenport and Company LLC
DTC Participant #: 0715
Account Number: 84949411
Credit: University of Virginia Fund
Reference: [Donor’s Name][Fund to credit]

Transferring non-DTC-Eligible Mutual Funds

Our brokerages can accept many mutual fund shares that are not DTC-eligible. The process does require coordination between brokers, so the transfer is not rejected and or delayed. Please contact GPS at uvagps@virginia.edu or 434-924-7018 so we can determine which brokerage can accept the fund. Once determined, we will give contact information to both brokers so they can coordinate the transfer.

Also, please note that you may need to submit a share transfer form or letter of instruction, and may be required to obtain a signature medallion guarantee from your bank or brokerage as proof of ownership. Call the brokerage firm holding the shares and tell them you wish to gift mutual fund shares to the University (or related foundation). Have the complete fund name and ticker symbol with you. Your broker or mutual fund company will be able to tell you what forms or instructions are needed to initiate the transfer. We can help with any tax identification, addresses, account numbers or other UVA-related information that you may need to provide. 

When obtaining a medallion guarantee at your bank or broker, be sure to bring identification as well as your most recent brokerage account statement as proof of ownership. Once your portion of the form is complete and you have obtained the necessary UVA-related information from GPS, the form may need to be mailed or overnighted (some may even require a quick 48-hour turnaround). Fax copies are generally not acceptable.

Opening an Account at your Mutual Fund Company

If neither Pershing nor Davenport can accept the transfer, GPS may need to open an account at your mutual fund company in order to accept the shares. This process requires prior coordination with GPS and can take up to 6 weeks or more depending on the requirements. 

ComputerShare

Your mutual fund shares may also be held at the transfer agent ComputerShare. ComputerShare is not a brokerage and instead requires that the shareholder initiate a transfer of ownership of the shares to UVA. Once transferred, GPS redeems the shares and receives the proceeds via check. This process can take six to eight weeks. The ComputerShare transfer of ownership form includes a section for new holder/recipient information. Please contact GPS at uvagps@virginia.edu or 434-924-7018 to obtain that information. 

Increase the impact of your gift by leveraging the generosity and encouragement of your employer.

Your company will have its own guidelines similar to these steps:

1. Find out if your company matches gifts
2. Get a matching gift form from your company
3. Fill it out and send it to:
   UVA Gift Processing Services
   PO Box 400331
   Charlottesville, VA 22904-4331
   or email: matchgifts@virginia.edu
4. UVA will complete the form and contact your company
5. Your company will send matching gift funds to UVA
6. You get credit for your gift, plus the match!

If you have questions, please call 434-924-7018.

Gifts of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are currently accepted by UVA through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at either Fidelity Charitable or National Philanthropic Trust (NPT). The paperwork to setup a DAF is simple and takes but a few minutes to complete. The minimum initial contribution to a DAF is $5,000 at Fidelity and $25,000 at NPT. If donating with Fidelity, please also include this form  with your application.

Contact Julie Featherstone, Assistant Vice President for Advancement Operations, with any questions and for assistance with this process:

434-924-6022
jaf2vk@virginia.edu
(fax) 434-243-0219
University Advancement
PO Box 400807
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4807

NOTE: In 2014, the IRS issued guidance that Bitcoin is to be treated as a property for federal tax purposes. More information can be found here. Given the IRS guidance that Bitcoin can be treated as property, donating appreciated Bitcoin offers tax benefits.

Donors should consult with a tax advisor to review their personal situation and tax law applicable at the time of the contribution.

Donors subject to taxation in Hong Kong can make a single or reoccurring gift to UVA by utilizing the HK Foundation, a Hong Kong based charity. The foundation issues gift receipts for Hong Kong tax purposes. Alumni, parents, and friends can use the HK Foundation to suggest a grant to UVA either online (select “The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia” as the recipient) or offline with this form.  The gift will be received, processed, and then sent to whatever specific UVA-affiliated area or foundation the donor wishes.  Chapel & York reviews gifts quarterly, so please note that the process could take several months for the funds to be received by UVA.

Donors living in the United Kingdom can make tax-advantaged gifts to UVA and specify a purpose or designation within the University by utilizing the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) American Donor Fund. By using the CAF American Donor Fund, donors may earn tax relief through the UK’s Gift Aid program. At the same time, UVA can receive Gift Aid that will increase the value of the donation.  The gift will be received, processed, and then sent to whatever UVA-affiliated area or foundation the donor wishes. Donors can suggest a one-time grant to UVA online or offline utilizing this gift form.

Gifts of personal property—works of art, manuscripts, rare books, and antique furnishings—help support teaching and scholarships and can greatly enhance the quality of life on the Grounds. Such gifts must be appraised by an outside expert, unless an item has an apparent value of less than $5,000.

Reasons to contribute a gift in kind include:

1. You may receive a charitable deduction for the appraised value at the time of the gift.
2. You can make a larger donation to UVA than if you sold the gift, paid capital gains tax on the sale, and contributed cash.
3. The gift’s value is removed from your estate, which lowers your estate taxes.

Please contact UVA Gift Processing Services Help Desk with any questions: 434-924-7018, uvagps@virginia.edu, (fax) 434-924-7032

UVA Gift Processing Services
PO Box 400331
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4331

Real estate can be contributed as an outright gift or to finance a planned gift, such as a charitable trust. Available options include a retained life estate, which allows the donor to continue to use the property for a certain number of years or for the donor’s lifetime. Other arrangements offer special tax advantages and lifetime income.

Gifts of real estate, such as undeveloped land, a residence, a vacation home, a farm, or commercial property, should be arranged through the Office of Gift Planning and made through the University Real Estate Foundation. The University requires the donor to bear certain costs when making a real estate gift, such as an appraisal to determine the fair market value. Also, the University deducts transaction costs from the proceeds of the sale of the property, including the closing costs, title insurance, a survey (if needed), and any taxes due before the gift is completed.

For more information, consult the Office of Gift Planning at 1-800-688-9882 or giftplanning@virginia.edu

Gifts of stocks and mutual funds are coordinated by UVA Gift Processing Services. The University will direct proceeds from the sale of these assets to any school or program you wish.

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