Why Give
Why Give?
If you're looking for a reason to give to Ohio University, we've got you.
Students Rely on Donors
A scholarship can be the difference between attending college or staying home. Engaging faculty, a thriving campus, and a rich overall experience inspire and empower students to succeed once they're here.
It's the Bobcat Spirit
We know what it means to be Bobcats. It's for life. Relive the bricks. Give like a Bobcat. With your support, the OHIO experience you know and love never ends.
Every Bit Counts
Ten $10 gifts make $100. One thousand $5 gifts make $5,000. There are over 200,000 living OHIO alumni. Together, the sky's the limit.
Impact Reaches Beyond Campus
In 2021 the economic impact of the companies supported by the Innovation Center was 249 jobs created, $18M generated in employee compensation, and $49.7 M generated in economic output.
Tax Benefits
In addition to the impact your gift has on our students, faculty, staff, and you as a donor, there are a few more things you should know about supporting Ohio University. Your annual gift can positively impact your income tax situation by providing a charitable gift tax deduction depending on the type of gift.
- Gifts of cash: Gifts of cash are fully deductible up to 50 percent of your adjusted gross income in the year of the gift, and, if necessary, you can carry forward the balance of the deduction for up to five years.
- Gifts of appreciated assets: Gifts of appreciated assets like real estate, stocks, securities and bonds are fully deductible up to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income in the year of the gift, and, if necessary, you can carry forward the balance of the deduction for up to five years. In addition to receiving a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of such a gift, the donor pays no capital gains tax on the appreciation when the gift is made.
- Gifts of retirement assets: A gift of your retirement assets [401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax deferred plan] is an excellent way to make a gift. Did you know that 50-60 percent of your retirement assets may be taxed if you leave them to your heirs at your death? If you designate Ohio University as the beneficiary, we will benefit from the full value of your gift because your IRA assets will not be taxed at your death. Your estate will benefit from an estate tax charitable deduction for the gift.
- Gifts that pay you income: There are several ways that you can give an asset to Ohio University now and receive income for the rest of your life including charitable remainder trusts charitable gift annuities.