Ways to Give

In addition to online donations, donors to the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science may also consider these gift vehicles:

• Gifts by Check: Checks may be made payable to the University System of Maryland Foundation (USMF) with a designation to UMCES (or a specific program within UMCES) and mailed to: USMF, 3300 Metzerott Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783.
• Donor-Advised Fund: Gifts made via a donor-advised fund should be made to the University System of Maryland Foundation (USMF), federal tax ID number: 52-1125663, with a designation to UMCES (or a specific program within UMCES).
• Gifts of Securities: You can donate shares of stocks or bonds directly. Please call the number below for instructions. If your securities have appreciated in value, it's best to donate them directly and avoid the tax that would occur if you sell them.
• Gifts of IRA Shares: If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can donate shares of your IRA and avoid the tax that has been deferred and take a tax deduction.
• Estate Gifts: You can leave a specific dollar amount or a residual percentage of your estate as designated in your last will and testament. You can also benefit your heirs through trusts that pay a dividend during your lifetime. Remember, always consult with your attorney or accountant when considering gifts of this kind.
• Gifts in Kind: Gifts in kind are non-cash contributions such as real estate, equipment, or art. Please call the number below for more information about donating personal property.

We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your giving plans. Please contact  Vice President for Advancement Lois Colaprete at 443-521-7996  or lcolaprete@umces.edu.