Endowments are gifts that keep on giving by serving as reliable long-term funding sources for designated purposes or programs at CU in perpetuity. The principal amount of an endowed fund is permanently invested by the University of Colorado Foundation in its Long Term Investment Pool (LTIP), generating interest income that is used to fund the purpose or program designated by the donor.

Outright gifts make up the majority of contributions to CU, and encompass the following gift types: cash, stocks and bonds, real estate, tangible personal property, matching gifts or gifts-in-kind. In general, outright gifts qualify for an immediate income tax deduction. For questions or more detailed information, please call 303-541-1290 or email gifts@cufund.org.

Memorial and honorary gifts recognize a loved one or someone influential to the donor. Any gift of any amount can be designated as an honorary or memorial donation.

A pledge commitment is a promise by a donor to pay a specified amount in full over a predetermined time period, usually no more than five years.

Payroll deduction is offered to CU faculty and staff as a simple and easy way for you to make a powerful statement about your commitment to CU’s future. This recurring gift is automatically deducted from your paycheck each month, and can be set up, changed or cancelled at any time.