How to make your year-end gift

The University of Cincinnati Foundation team, in its mission to foster charitable giving to the University of Cincinnati and UC Health, is committed to providing relevant and up-to-date information regarding your year-end giving.

Please note the dates in the table below. Staff will be checking messages at our general email on weekdays Monday, Dec. 28 to Thursday, Dec. 31. During that time, please email info@foundation.uc.edu to connect with a staff member who can answer your questions or facilitate a gift.

 

Important 2026 dates

Ways to give Deadline How to contribute
Checks

Checks mailed to the UC Foundation via the U.S. Postal Service must be postmarked by Dec. 31 to qualify for a 2026 tax deduction.

 

All other private mail companies (FedEx, DHL, UPS) must be received by the UC Foundation by Dec. 31.

Mail via USPS:
UC Foundation
PO Box 19970
Cincinnati, OH 45219

Mail via FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.:
51 Goodman Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45219


The UC campus is closed from Dec. 24-Jan. 1. Please coordinate with your development officer for pick up, if needed.
Credit cards Please make your credit card gift by 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 to qualify for a 2026 tax deduction.

Please visit giveto.uc.edu to securely make a one-time gift or pledge payment.
Mutual funds or publicly traded stocks Your gift must be posted to the foundation account by Dec. 31 to qualify for a 2026 tax deduction.
Transactions can take time on the part of the originator, so please check to make sure you are aware of their deadlines.

 Please email stockgifts@foundation.uc.edu or call 513-556-8264 for instructions.
Cryptocurrency Your gift must be posted to The Giving Block account by 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 to qualify for a tax deduction.

 Please visit giveto.uc.edu/crypto to securely make a gift of cryptocurrency.

IRA charitable rollover (qualified charitable distribution or QCD)

If you are 70 ½ and older, you may be able to make a QCD directly from your IRA to the University of Cincinnati Foundation. A QCD is a simple, tax-efficient way to support the University of Cincinnati or UC Health.

If you would like to make a QCD, contact your IRA custodian and ask to make a QCD payable to the University of Cincinnati Foundation (Tax ID: 31-0896555). Your custodian may have a particular form you will need to complete.

Checks can be mailed to:

UC Foundation
PO Box 19970
Cincinnati, OH 45219

Email GiftAdmin@foundation.uc.edu to let us know your gift is on the way. Include which college, program, fund or area you would like to support. This helps us ensure your gift is directed according to your wishes and acknowledged promptly.

For more information on IRA charitable rollovers, please visit the Office of Gift Planning website.

Donor-Advised Fund grants

If you would like to recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund (DAF) to make an immediate impact at the University of Cincinnati and UC Health, ask your DAF administrator to direct your gift to:

University of Cincinnati Foundation
Tax ID: 31-0896555

Checks can be mailed to:

UC Foundation
PO Box 19970
Cincinnati, OH 45219

After submitting your grant recommendation, email GiftAdmin@foundation.uc.edu with the college, program, fund or area you would like to support. This will help us ensure your gift is directed according to your wishes and acknowledged promptly.

 

For more information on these giving strategies or any other questions, please contact us at 513-556-6781 or info@foundation.uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati Foundation does not provide any legal or tax advice. Please contact your own independent legal and tax counsel. Tax ID# 31-0896555