What to Give

• Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
  Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way to make a gift to UC Merced.
  
• Gifts of Real Estate
  Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch, or commercial property, provides meaningful support to UC Merced.
  
• Gifts of Retirement Assets
  Donating part or all unused retirement assets, such as a gift from an IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan, is an excellent way to make a gift to the university.
  
• Gifts of Cash
  A gift of cash is a simple and easy way to make an impact.
  
• Gifts of Insurance
  If you have a life insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose, consider making a gift of your insurance policy.