You may select from a wide variety of methods to make a tax-deductible
contribution. To make an immediate gift or a pledge, which can be paid off
over a period of months or years, please select the option below that will
work best for you.
Online Contributions
Gifts can be made through the LSU Foundation's
secure
Giving Online site.
After filling out the
top part of the form, open the drop-down menu to
specify your beneficiary unit. Select School of
Veterinary Medicine.
You will then be
prompted to select a fund (e.g., Advance Veterinary
Medicine, Wildlife Hospital, etc.) to which to
contribute. Please select one, enter the amount you
wish to charge to your credit card, and click
"Continue."
On the next page,
enter your credit card information and click
"Process My Contribution."
Check or Credit Card
If you prefer not to give online, a gift/pledge using a check or credit card
(Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) can be made with the
Gift
Contribution Form. Checks should be made payable to "LSU Foundation."
Mail
the completed form to:
Office of Institutional Advancement
School of
Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Credit card information can also be provided by phone by calling the SVM Office
of Institutional Advancement at 225-578-9826.
Securities
Securities such as stocks, bonds, and certificates of deposit make great
gifts. The donation of appreciated securities provides a twofold benefit to
the donor. You receive a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market
value of the security while avoiding capital gains taxes on the appreciated
assets. Securities may be transferred electronically.
Specific questions regarding transfer of securities should be addressed to
your personal financial advisor. For additional information, please contact
the LSU Foundation at 225-578-3811 or 800-452-7928.
Goods and Property
Gifts of tangible goods and property, including real estate, equipment,
artwork, historic documents, and vehicles, may be accepted depending on the
nature and utility of the items. The donor must provide the fair market
value based on IRS valuation rules and procedures. As with a donation of
appreciated securities, the donation of appreciated property provides dual
tax benefits to the donor. All property valued at more than $5,000 should be
appraised by an independent expert prior to donation to determine the value
of the gift for tax purposes.
Specific questions regarding transfer of property should be addressed to
your personal financial advisor. For additional information, please contact
the LSU Foundation at 225-578-3811
or 800-452-7928.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Many companies match an employee's gift to educational institutions,
which multiplies the value of your donation. Contact your or your spouse's
employer for details and restrictions.
Matching gift forms must be initiated by your employer.
Payroll Deductions
LSU employees can make a gift to the School of Veterinary Medicine via
payroll deduction. Please complete the
LSU Foundation Payroll Deduction Form
and submit it to the Office of Institutional Advancement, School of
Veterinary Medicine.
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