Ways to give

How to make a gift

Other ways to give

• Corporations and foundations

  UTHealth Houston has a long history of partnering with corporations and foundations to address pressing health challenges, advance health education, and fuel scientific discovery.

  Our Corporate Engagement and Foundation Relations team works closely with leadership across our schools to match the interests of organizations with university priorities. The team helps organizations navigate the university, identify opportunities that align with their goals, and coordinate campus visits and meetings with faculty.

  Partner with us

• Crowdfunding

  Through crowdfunding—harnessing the power of a community of donors to make a significant impact—our supporters leave their mark on the health of our communities by giving to initiatives important to them. When many people come together in this way, they greatly amplify their impact.

  Find current campaigns or learn how to start your own.

  Start crowdfunding

• Endowments

  Endowments serve as permanent and reliable sources of funding to advance the university’s mission in perpetuity. While the principal remains untouched, earned income is distributed to support a purpose designated by the donor, such as an annual scholarship or research support.

  Leave your legacy

• Estate and gift planning

  Leave a legacy of generosity through your estate plans while attaining your financial and philanthropic goals. Contact our team to learn how estate and gift planning can work for you.

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• Honor Your Caregiver program

  Our Honor Your Caregiver program provides an avenue for you to acknowledge a wonderful caregiver—a nurse, physician, dentist, or multitude of staff—who stood by you during your health care journey. Your gift to support UTHealth Houston in the name of your caregiver will help train the next generation who will care for our communities for years to come.

  Honor Your Caregiver

• Matching gifts

  You may be able to double or triple the impact of your gift if your employer offers a matching gift program. Some employers will even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. Use the search engine to check if your employer participates. If they do, complete their matching gift form, and we will take care of the rest.

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Frequently asked questions

• Is my gift to UTHealth Houston tax-deductible? What is your tax ID number?

  Yes, UTHealth Houston is an agency within the government of the State of Texas and U.S. Internal Revenue Code 170(c)(1) provides for the allowance of tax-deductible contributions to our organization. Other provisions under the IRS Code that allow for tax-deductible contributions for various purposes to our organization or parts of our organization include: 170(b)(1)(A)(v); 2055(a)(1); 2106(a)(2)(A)(i); 2522(a)(1); 2522(b)(1).

  Federal tax ID number: 74-1761309

• Who can I contact with questions about my recent gift?

  Please contact the Office of Development at 713-500-3200 or send an email to [email protected].

• How do I make a donation in honor or in memory of someone?

  In the section titled Tribute information of the online donation form, you may choose in honor of/in memory of as the Type of Tribute. Please type in the name of the tribute in the appropriate fields and you may select to mail a letter on your behalf to the person or to the family of the person, depending on the tribute type. Rest assured; the gift amount will remain confidential.

• Can I designate how my gift will be used?

  Yes, when filling out the online donation form, you may choose to support the school, program, or scholarship most meaningful to you. You may also choose to split your gift among two or more areas that interest you by adding another gift. Use the Comment section of the donation form to designate your gift to a specific fund.

• How do I make a gift of securities (stocks, bonds, or mutual funds)?

  When making a gift of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, please email [email protected] or call 512-579-5142 to begin the process of gifting securities to a UT institution.

  Note: Gifts of securities typically take several days to complete. Please consult your CPA or tax advisor to determine the tax implications of your gift.

• Do you accept gifts through donor-advised funds?

  Yes. A donor-advised fund is in an investment account used for charitable giving. It offers an immediate tax benefit to you and allows you the flexibility to grant funds to charities of your choice. If you cannot donate using our Federal Tax-ID 74-1761309, contact us at 713-500-3200 to discuss alternative options through your donor-advised funds.