There are many ways to make your gift a reality at the Portland State Library
Direct Gift
Gifts of cash, check, or credit card have an immediate impact on the Portland State Library. Make checks payable to the PSU Foundation. Gifts can be made online with a credit card through the PSU Foundation's secure website or by calling Jennifer Wilkerson, Library Development Director, 503.725.4509.
Securities
The full-market value of gifts of appreciated securities is tax deductible. In most cases, appreciation in the value of the security benefits the Library and is not taxable to the donor.
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match employees’ gifts to the Library. Employees of eligible companies should request a matching gift form from their employer and send it completed and signed with their gift; the impact of the gift may be doubled or possibly tripled. Some companies also match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
Find out if your Employer will match your charitable to contributions to the Portland State University Library!
Planned Gifts
For further information about making a planned gift or bequest to Portland State, please call Jennifer Wilkerson, Library Development Director, 503.725.4509 or visit the Portland State University Planned Giving pages for more information.
Real Estate
Real property, either in its entirety or in part, can be deeded to The PSU Foundation to benefit the Library. It is possible to arrange a sizable tax deduction by deeding a home to the Library, while continuing to occupy the property for life.
Bequests
In writing a will or living trust, donors can specify that they would like their estate to benefit the Portland State Library.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Donors may transfer money, securities, or real estate in trust to the Library and receive income for themselves or another, for life. Donors may receive immediate tax benefits, and ultimately the Library receives the trust property.
Qualified Retirement Plans
Naming The PSU Foundation as a beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan (IRA, KEOGH, 401(k) or 403(b)) may be particularly advantageous to donors; doing so may result in more assets being passed on to heirs than if the donor makes a bequest from other funds in the estate.
