Gifts That Make An Impact Now

If you would like to support the University of Oklahoma Foundation’s mission today, consider the giving options below — many of which have financial and personal benefits to you.

Donate Now

To support the OU Foundation’s current work, make a gift online or by mailing a check.

Checks should be made payable to the “OU Foundation” and have the fund number and/or fund name on the memo line or in an enclosed note. Mail to:

The University of Oklahoma Foundation
 PO Box 258856
 Oklahoma City, OK 73125-8856

Recommend a grant now from your donor-advised fund

You can use your donor-advised fund (DAF) to make a one-time gift, or to create a recurring monthly or quarterly gift for even more impact.

You can conveniently initiate a grant from your DAF using the link below. Simply type in the name of your fund sponsor and the system will prompt you through the process.

Memorial or Tribute Gift

When you give a memorial or tribute gift for OU to honor someone special, you’re expressing your love, admiration and gratitude in one of the most meaningful ways there is. Your gift will honor your loved one, create a lasting tribute and help change lives for generations to come.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities

You can use stocks, bonds and mutual funds that have appreciated in value to support our shared vision. You may receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of the stock (up to a maximum of 30% of your adjusted gross income) and avoid paying the capital gains tax on any increase in the value of the stock.

Matching Gift Opportunities

Would you like to maximize the impact of your giving and encourage others to support the University of Oklahoma? Consider sponsoring a matching gift challenge. Donate a pool of funds to the OU Foundation, from which we will match any donation made within a given period of time. In this way, you can double the impact of your giving. Please check with your employer for matching gift opportunities.

Qualified Charitable Distribution

You can transfer funds from your IRA directly to the OU Foundation. This is an effective way to have an immediate impact and ensure OU campuses, colleges and their students are able to thrive. Here’s how it works:

You must be 70 1/2 or older.
An individual may transfer up to a total of $108,000 per year and a married couple may give up to $216,000 to all organizations.
Your gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account to the OU Foundation.
Your gift is a transfer of funds from your IRA to the OU Foundation so it does not count as income for the year.
If you are 73 and older, the transfer of funds counts toward your annual Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA.

You can download a sample letter for your IRA administrator here to start the distribution process. You may also be able to request a qualified charitable distribution through your online account portal.

Please note: If you are still working and contributing to a retirement account, this gift could impact your taxable income. Please consult a qualified advisor before making a gift.

The Impact of Your Giving

$25,000

could help provide scholarships

to students seeking a transformative university experience.

$50,000

could create educational and research opportunities

that drive forward answers to some of the most important questions and challenges of our time.

$150,000

could provide the facilities and environment

that optimally support the future success of our students.

*Please note that these examples are for illustration purposes only and actual gift amounts may differ. Please contact our team to see the impact you can make possible.

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