Our Mission
Your act of generosity impacts our longevity and how we contribute to our community.
| YOUR GOAL | YOUR BENEFITS | WHAT TO GIVE |
|---|---|---|
| By making a gift to your appreciated securities, you can avoid paying capital gains tax that would otherwise be due if you sold these assets | Avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated stock Receive a charitable income tax deduction Enjoy possible increaseed income |
GIFTS OF STOCKS AND BONDS |
| If you own apreciated real property (such as your home, vacation property, vacant land, farmland, or commercial property), you can avoid paying capital gains tax by making a gift to us | Avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of the real estate Receive a charitable income tax deduction based on the value of the gift Leave a lasting legacy |
GIFTS OF REAL ESTATE |
| By making a testimentary gift of your retirement assets such as a gift from your ira, 401k, 403b, pension or other tax deferred plan, you will help further our work | Avoid leaving your family a taxable gift Estate tax charitable deduction |
GIFTS OF RETIREMENT ASSETS |
| A gift of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift. You will recieve a charitable income tax dduction that will provide you with savings on this year's tax returns | Make an immediate impact on our mission today Benefit from a charitable income tax deduction |
GIFTS OF CASH |
| If your life insurance policy is no longer needed or will no longer benefit your survivors consider making a current or future gift to help further our mission | Income or estate tax deduction Income tax deductions for annual contributions to help us maintain the policy |
GIFTS OF INSURANCE |
The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) Foundation is a non-profit tax-exempt corporation organized under the laws of the state of Louisiana and Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. Founded in 1961, the ULM Foundation supports the mission of ULM through a variety of endeavors. Gifts to the ULM Foundation provide scholarship opportunities for ULM students, research support of faculty and students, assistance with scholarly travel opportunities for faculty and students, facility enhancements, equipment purchases, and many other donor-directed initiatives.
The Mission
The ULM Foundation solicits, receives, and administers private gifts for the benefit of the University of Louisiana Monroe, its faculty, and its students. The ULM Foundation also supports the advancement of the university by acquiring immovable property for future acquisition by ULM.
Foundation Objectives
- To assist the university in attracting outstanding students by providing scholarship aid
- To provide funding to the university for the purpose of enhancing academic programs
- To assist the university in attracting and retaining high quality faculty through salary enhancements
- To sell, use, manage, lease, mortgage, or otherwise encumber immovable property for the future acquisition by the university through the state?s capital outlay budget.
Foundation Duties
- To sustain existing contribution levels
- To identify new opportunities for additional gifts
- To maximize the return on its assets
- To promote the accomplishments of the University of Louisiana Monroe
Contact us today to learn how you can help us fulfill our mission.
