Gift funds and gift agreements are contractual documents, and our policies and practices are oriented toward ensuring that each donor’s intent is honored. CU Advancement staff work closely with faculty partners to maximize the impact of donor support on CU programs. Donors who establish endowments receive periodic Endowment Status Reports that provide updates on investment performance and fund balances. We also publish an Annual Report and other communications in an effort to be transparent to donors and the community.

We aim to process all gifts and issue gift tax receipts within two business days after the gift is made.

Yes. Gift tax receipts are typically issued within two business days and can be delivered via email or mail.

The CU Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law, but circumstances vary depending on each donor’s individual financial situation. You should consult with your tax attorney/advisor concerning the deductibility of your gift.

The state of Colorado provides a small percentage of the university’s operating budget. Private support is an important and increasingly fundamental component of CU’s budget. Targeted donor support for strategic priorities allows the university to attract and retain the best and brightest faculty, provide scholarships, build first-class facilities and direct education and research toward meeting community needs and solving society's most pressing challenges.