Happy holidays from UF/IFAS Advancement! In this season of giving, here are some quick reminders to help ensure your charitable gifts are deductible for 2024.

Mind the Deadline

First, keep in mind that your gift must be made online, USPS postmarked, or received by December 31 to be eligible for tax credit for the 2024 calendar year.

Giving online or in-person by the deadline is straightforward, but sending a check by mail can be a little unclear. You might think a using courier service like FedEx would be the surest way, but actually, the US Postal Service is! The USPS postmark date on the envelope counts as the date the gift was received.

Ways to Give

Next, know your options. There are many ways to give to IFAS:

• Online: Donate to support IFAS’ greatest needs, or choose a fund–including County Extension offices, RECs, departments, student experiences, and more.
• By Check: Checks should be payable to the University of Florida Foundation, Inc. Enclose a note saying which IFAS area you want your gift to benefit, and mail to our office: UF/IFAS Advancement, P.O. Box 110170, Gainesville, FL 32611.
• By Phone: Call the UF Foundation’s secure donation line (877) 351-2377 (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET, Mon-Fri)
• By Qualified Charitable Distribution, aka IRA Charitable Rollover or Required Minimum Distribution: Visit the UF Office of Estate & Gift Planning website for details, FAQs, a sample letter to send your IRA administrator, and more.
• By Donor Advised Fund: Recommend a grant from your DAF or create one through the University of Florida Giving Fund. Visit this page for more information.
• Other types of gifts the UF Foundation can accept include stocks and securities, real estate, retirement plan assets, life insurance gifts, bequests, and gifts of tangible goods (“gifts-in-kind”). If you have questions and would like to talk to one of our fundraisers about supporting your favorite IFAS programs, give us a call at 352-392-1975 or email us at advancement@ifas.ufl.edu.

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