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Create a Lasting Legacy
With Your Gift

With gift planning, you can provide long-lasting support for Carolina while enjoying financial benefits for yourself. Meet your personal financial goals while making a difference for the University's future.
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Gifts of Cash

A donation of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift to support The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Benefits of gifts of cash

  • You can make an immediate impact on our mission
  • You can take a charitable income tax deduction

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More on gifts of cash

Did you know that you can mail a check at the end of the year? Your deduction is based on the postmark date. We encourage you to send a check three or four days before December 31 to be sure the Post Office places a December postmark. Even if the December postmarked envelope is not received by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill until after the new year, the IRS will allow you to take a deduction for this year. Thank you for your year-end gift!

Contact us

If you have any questions about gifts of cash, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions that you have.