2005 Appreciation Event
Harriet and Hy Lake
Lester N. Mandell
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Abe and Tess Wise

Giving

Annual Giving

The UCF Annual Fund is dedicated to enriching the lives of UCF students. Investing in UCF through the annual fund allows you to truly make a difference in the lives of today's students. Its fundraising efforts secure the largest source of unrestricted funds designated to support the university's colleges, schools and programs.

The university highly values regular, repeatable and unrestricted gifts of cash, securities and other property. These contributions have an immediate impact on the operational needs of the institution.

The mission of the annual giving program is to spread the message that gifts of ALL size are greatly appreciated by the university. The first gift of a new graduate is as important to us as the sizable contribution of a long-time loyal donor. Both gifts represent a real commitment to UCF.

Planned Giving

Planned gifts can help you support UCF in a much greater way than you might have imagined possible. Outright gifts or pledges of cash or other assets represent only one of many ways to give. By also committing to a planned or deferred gift, you can help achieve the university's goals and objectives in a way that could increase your gift to a level considerably higher than you ever anticipated.

In fact, planned gifts are often large enough when ultimately received to establish an endowed fund in the names of the donors to provide scholarships, professorships or assist the college or program of your choice on a perpetual basis. Imagine the benefit UCF students will receive for many generations to come from your thoughtfulness and generosity.

Click on any of the following for a brief explanation of the types of planned or deferred gifts that can present a way for you to make a major commitment to the future of UCF and its students, often with significant tax advantages.

There are many ways to give and and be recognized as a donor to the future of UCF and its students. Representatives from the Office of Planned Giving of the UCF Foundation will be pleased to discuss these various giving options with the donor or the representative of the donor, in complete confidence and at no obligation. If we can be of assistance in helping you determine the best way to meet your objectives while assisting the University of Central Florida, please contact us at 407-882-1266.

All Gifts to UCF

The University of Central Florida Foundation, Inc. raises and manages charitable funds to endow scholarships and professorships, enrich academic programs, purchase equipment, upgrade and construct facilities and support projects to benefit students and faculty at the University of Central Florida.

Great universities provide an environment for fulfilling human potential by inspiring critical thinking and preparing students for the future. Faculty with vision can truly make a difference in the quality of the academic experience. World class facilities provide the setting for success.

You may make a gift to the University of Central Florida Foundation, Inc. in a variety of ways, including cash, credit card, securities and real estate, or through planned gifts, such as wills or life income agreements. All gifts to the UCF Foundation may be tax-deductible within certain limits provided by the law.

Your gift may be used for general support or for a specific designation, such as a college or school, athletics or the library. No matter how you choose to give, your support impacts the lives of our students.

Your gift - whether it's $2,500 or $25 - works to make a difference for UCF. Annual Giving is about joining together to make a significant positive impact on the educational experiences for UCF students. Contributions to the Annual Fund are used to reward talented and promising students with scholarship opportunities, honor the accomplishments of dedicated faculty, modernize labs and classrooms with state-of-the-art resources, administer notable research and outreach programs, and much more. As an alumni or friend, perhaps your greatest reward is the role you play in preserving the spirit of the university and supporting your UCF family.