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Funding Your Gift

You can use a variety of techniques to give now to the College of Engineering- from cash to personal property to real estate.

Cash

Outright gifts of cash to the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes.  You can use our on-line giving form, mail a check, or set up a bank draft.

Appreciated Securities

One of the most advantageous ways to support the College is through a gift of long-term appreciated securities. This offers a two-fold tax benefit to the donor: avoidance of the tax on the increase in value of the stock since it's purchase, and a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock at the time of the gift.

Simply contact us to arrange for the gift.  If you have given stock previously, it is still very important to contact us so that your gift is properly designated and you receive the recognition and tax credit you deserve!

Real Estate

A residence, farm, summer home, etc., may have appreciated in value such that the sale would result in a sizable tax on the gain. If given outright to the College instead, the donor avoids the tax and realizes the charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the real estate.

Personal Property

The donor may sell securities or property to the Auburn University Foundation at a reduced price, enabling the donor to claim the difference between fair market value and sale price as the charitable gift to the College.

To arrange for gifts of appreciated securities, real estate, personal property or to set up a bank draft contact: 
Dana Glass
(334) 844-9130
glassda@auburn.edu