Making a Gift

Graduate Education plays a central role at the University of Minnesota as its faculty and students grapple to solve complex global challenges. Private support is critical to aiding them in their pursuit. 

We invite you to join us in preparing the next generation of leaders, ensuring the best and brightest faculty are found at The University of Minnesota, and solving the world’s challenges through interdisciplinary work. 

• You may make a gift today with a credit card or make a pledge for a future gift by clicking here.  This will take you to the University of Minnesota Foundation’s secure Web site.  Our secure Web site encrypts all your personal information so that it cannot be read over the Internet.

• You may make a gift through the mail.  Send a check or money order made payable to the University of Minnesota along with a letter stating the intent of your gift and mail to

University of Minnesota Foundation
McNamara Althe Universityi Center
University of Minnesota Gateway
200 Oak Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455-2010

• You can make gifts of stocks, bonds, treasuries, and mutual funds that have increased in value which are the most tax-advantageous methods of making a charitable gift. These gifts can be made with a simple transfer of ownership. You may benefit from a charitable deduction for the fair market value of long-term capital gains property (up to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income) and pay no capital gains tax on the appreciation. Contact Bill Venne (612-625-6977 or venne025@umn.edu) for more information on this tax-smart way to make a gift, including information your broker needs to make the gift electronically.

• You may make a gift by including the University of Minnesota-Graduate School in your estate plans.  To do so, please contact Bill Venne (612-625-6977 or venne025@umn.edu).

• You can make a gift through payroll deduction.  This is a convenient way for University faculty and staff to make a gift. Complete a payroll deduction form to make arrangements.

• You can increase the impact of your gift through your employer’s matching gift program.  Each year more than 400 companies have matched gifts made by their employees to the University of Minnesota. Some companies may also match gifts from spouses and retirees.

To discuss the details of your gift and its potential benefit to you, please talk with your financial advisor or contact Graduate School Director of Development Bill Venne (612-625-6977 or venne025@umn.edu).