PHS Support the School

There are many ways to give to the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and every gift is appreciated. Outright gifts made by check or credit card provide direct and immediate support to the School. One time gifts, installment payments, and other arrangements are also available. <h3>Online Giving</h3> You can make a gift with your credit card. For complete instructions, click <a href="http://www.pacificalumni.org/PHS">here</a>. By Mail Make your check payable to: Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Please note where you would like the gift applied in the memo (i.e: Dean's Fund, PT Student Travel, etc) Mail your gift to: University of the Pacific Attn: Jenifer Flora - PHS 3601 Pacific Ave Stockton, CA 95211 By Phone To make your credit card gift over the phone, please call 209.946.2303. For questions regarding methods of payment, please email jflora@pacific.edu or call 209.946.2303. <h3>Types of Gifts</h3> Gifts of Stock If you are a business owner and you contribute closely held stock, you may take a charitable deduction for the stock's appraised fair market value. Besides increasing your cash flow, you also avoid the potential capital gains tax on the appreciated value of the stock. The corporation may buy back the stock, but so long as Pacific is not legally obligated to sell back the stock, you may enjoy significant tax savings. For record purposes, the date of a gift of closely held stock is considered to be the date the stock is transferred. Features and benefits of gifts of closely held stock: <ul> <li>Opportunity to make a significant gift to Pacific</li> <li>Charitable income tax deduction</li> <li>Avoid capital gains taxes</li> <li>Positive impact on cash flow</li> <li>Estate tax and probate Savings</li> <li>Excellent estate planning opportunity for yourself and your heirs</li> </ul> Electronic Funds Transfer To give a gift via Electronic Funds Transfer, please email jflora@pacific.edu or call 209.946.2303. Matching Gifts A matching gift is financial support to Pacific provided by companies through employees matching gift programs. Some companies match their employee's monetary gifts to nonprofit organizations, such as Pacific. This allows you to multiply your support by doubling, or in some cases even tripling your gift! How do I know if my employer will match my gift? 1. Search our Matching Gift Company Directory by clicking <a href="http://www.pacificalumni.org/PHS">here</a>. 2. Upon entering your company name you will be able to find specific program information, including: <ul> <li>Matching gift ratios, maximum/minimum gift amounts</li> <li>Gift eligibility (e.g., full-time/part-time employee, spouse, retiree, widow), special terms</li> <li>Procedures for submitting request for a matching gift</li> <li>Company contact and website</li> </ul> 3. Contact your Human Resources Department to obtain additional paperwork and information. Planned Giving The Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences encourages and assists the tradition of partnership between the University and its alumni, friends, and parents. Most gifts provide a current charitable income tax deduction. However, some can also save you capital gains taxes, increase your income, and provide you, or whomever you designate, with an income for life. These gifts can also provide an estate tax deduction - an important consideration in planning your estate.   There are a number of ways of making a planned gift and taking advantage of their benefits: <ul> <li>Charitable Gift Annuity Program</li> <li>Charitable Lead Trusts</li> <li>Charitable Remainder Trusts</li> <li>College Annuities  Life Insurance</li> <li>Living Trusts</li> <li>Real Estate</li> <li>Remainder Interest in Home or FarmRetirement Accounts</li> <li>Wills</li> </ul> For more information on planned giving opportunities, please contact Nancy DeGuire at ndeguire@pacific.edu or 209.946.2752.