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Making a planned gift is a wonderful way to show your support and appreciation of Rutgers University and its mission while accommodating your own personal, financial and philanthropic goals.

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Gifts of Cash

A donation of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift.

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Flowchart: Donor makes a gift of cash to RUF.

Benefits of gifts of cash

  • You can make an immediate impact on our mission
  • You can take a charitable income tax deduction

How to make a gift of cash

Mailing a gift of cash - You can send us a check or money order. Please let us know if you want your gift used for a specific purpose by indicating that purpose either in the memo line or in a letter to us.

More on gifts of cash

Did you know that you can mail a check on December 31st and, even if the check is not received and cashed by Rutgers University Foundation until after the new year, the IRS will allow you to take a deduction in the year the check was mailed? Keep this in mind for year-end tax planning!

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If you have any questions about gifts of cash, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions that you have.

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