Ways to Give

There are numerous ways to give back to the College of Pharmacy. In addition to general monetary support, individuals or corporations can lend their time and talents to support current and future students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Donations to the annual fund or other funds at the College
Cash is often the most convenient form of giving. Cash gifts are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes, provided deductions are itemized.

Donors may make a gift online via credit card, or print out a giving form and mail payment to:

The Ohio State University
Office of University Development
1480 West Lane Avenue
Columbus, OH 43221

For a listing of funds and their purpose, visit our scholarships and awards page.

If sending a check, make payable to The Ohio State University Foundation. Be sure to include a fund name or fund number if you want it to go to a specific purpose.

Alumni Governing Board
The Alumni Governing Board is the leadership body of The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Alumni Society. Appointments to the board are through a voting process. For more information, visit the board’s page.

Dean’s Corporate Council
The Dean’s Corporate Council is a body of professionals representing a variety of pharmacy settings that advise the dean on current topics and trends.

Preceptors for the College of Pharmacy
Preceptors provide residents with experience and confidence to be change agents who can develop, implement, and deliver patient care, as well as educators or potential faculty members in the community and ambulatory care settings. For more information on becoming a preceptor, visit the residency website.

Kroger Community Rewards Program
Kroger is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper. Year after year, local schools, churches and other non-profit organizations will earn millions of dollars through our Community Rewards Program. To support the College of Pharmacy, register your Kroger card to benefit The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy, organization number 80450. Learn more about the program here.

1. Log into your Kroger Plus Card account online at kroger.com . If you do not have a Kroger Plus Card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.
2. Go to "My Account" and then click on "Community Rewards" at the very bottom
3. Choose Ohio State College of Pharmacy by doing a search or by organization number (80450)

Pledges
Pledges enable a donor to plan a personal giving program that is both convenient and tax-wise. A pledge may enable a donor to consider a more significant gift than would have otherwise been possible. Terms for payment on pledges are flexible and at the option of the donor.

Donors with current pledges can fulfill their commitment online.

Securities
Securities may be made as outright gifts or as a payment on a pledge. Stock certificates may be reassigned directly to The Ohio State University Foundation or may be transferred through the donor's broker. The mean market value on the date of the transfer will determine the value of the gift for tax purposes. It is best to consult with a Development Officer before a transaction is made. For general questions on securities, call 614.292.2141 or send an e-mail to gifts@osu.edu.

Gifts of appreciated securities may be tax deductible, up to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income. The deduction is based on the full fair market value, and capital gains tax is not due when the stock is transferred to the university.

Planned Gifts
In certain instances, it may be preferable from an estate, financial, and tax planning perspective to consider long-term planned giving as the best way to make a gift. This can be accomplished through various gift instruments, such as charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, and bequests. For more information on planned giving, please visit the Planned Giving website or contact a member of the Gift Planning Team.

Professional advisors can visit the Ohio State Planned Giving Design Center, an online resource to help you assist your clients in reaching their charitable goals.

Endowments
Once established, an endowed fund is a dependable and perpetual source of support, since the principal is invested and only a portion of the earnings is spent annually. A minimum gift of $25,000 is needed to establish an unrestricted endowment, while $50,000 is needed for a designated endowment.

For assistance in establishing an endowment, contact Thomas Dauber, director of advancement for the college, at 614.247.6482 or dauber.19@osu.edu.

Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. To see if your company has a matching gift policy, visit the Matching Gift web area.

Gifts in Memoriam/Gifts in Honor of
Honoring a family member, friend, colleague, classmate, or faculty member with a gift is a touching way to pay tribute to that loved one. Please call 614.292.2141 or send an e-mail to gifts@osu.edu to make arrangements for setting up a fund or contributing to an area or program of interest to the person being remembered or honored.