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Donor Advised Funds, Gifts of Stock and Other Gifts

Donor Advised Funds Gifts of Stock and Securities Other Gifts Corporate and Foundation Partnerships
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Donor Advised Funds

A donor-advised fund can provide you with immediate tax benefits while making your charitable giving easier for years to come.

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Gifts of Stock and Securities

Giving appreciated stock that you have owned for more than one year is one of the most tax-advantaged ways to make charitable gifts. With careful planning, you can reduce your capital gains tax while supporting the university.

To make a tax-deductible contribution, please use the Northern Illinois University Foundation’s Employer Identification Number (EIN): 36-6086819

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Other Gifts

  • Gift-in-kind/tangible personal property equipment, art, books, etc.
  • Real estate

For questions, contact:
The NIU Foundation Controller’s Office, (815) 753-1663

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Corporate and Foundation Partnerships

Corporate and Foundation Relations manages philanthropic partnerships with companies and private foundations on behalf of NIU by catalyzing game-changing collaborations.

The CFR team helps turn ideas into funding opportunities by identifying potential partners, strengthening funder relationships, supporting proposals and navigating the process from planning through post-award stewardship.

For assistance, please email a member of the CFR team at cfr@niu.edu.

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