Ways to Give
Your gifts to Naropa University create opportunities for transformational educational experiences. Learn below about the many programs, scholarships, and giving opportunities that make Naropa University and your legacy special.
We accept many types of gifts including cash or stock transfers, matching donations, and deferred gifts such as will bequests. You can make gifts in a variety of convenient ways, including online, over the phone, via mail and in person. We greatly appreciate every donation, regardless of size, because your support provides the funding necessary to keep Naropa University at the forefront of contemplative education.
Contact Sharla Owens, Associate Vice President for Development, at sharla.owens@naropa.edu for guidance on transforming your generosity into a lasting legacy.
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Cash
Stocks / Mutual Funds
Donor-Advised Funds
Real Estate
A gift of real estate can be donated as a current gift or a gift through your estate. Real estate gifts are ideal for funding a major gift such as an endowed scholarship or capital renovation. A residence, rental property, vacation home, or commercial or agricultural property may be contributed outright to the University or through various charitable trust arrangements.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution
Those individuals 70½ years or older who have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can make qualified charitable distributions directly to public charities. These distributions count towards your required minimum distributions, meaning you will not pay tax on the transfer lowering your overall taxable income, which may have additional benefits.
Matching Gifts
Maximize Your Impact with Matching Gifts!
Unlock the full potential of your generosity by taking advantage of matching gifts! When you make a contribution to Naropa University, many employers offer to double or even triple the impact of your donation through their matching gift programs. See Matching Gifts page.
For questions or help with your matching gift, please contact Renee Meek, Director of Development and Annual Giving, at renee.meek@naropa.edu.
Naropa University’s Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1029228.
Tribute Gifts
A tribute gift is a meaningful way to convey sympathy to the bereaved, memorialize a loved one, show appreciation to a colleague, or honor a person’s life and accomplishments. There are boundless opportunities to commemorate family members, friends or colleagues on a birthday, anniversary or other special occasions, which ensures a legacy that extends far into the future.
Other
Gifts of Appreciated Property
As an alternative to donating cash, you can increase your tax savings by transferring appreciated property such as real estate directly to Naropa. If you’ve owned the property for more than a year, you are allowed to claim a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of your gift without paying capital-gains tax.Artwork & Other Personal Property
As an alternative to donating cash, you can increase your tax savings by transferring appreciated property such as real estate directly to Naropa. If you’ve owned the property for more than a year, you are allowed to claim a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of your gift without paying capital-gains tax.Intangible Property
You may make a gift of intangible property such as patents, copyrights, or royalties.Sale or Transfer of a Family Business
The sale of a business may provide an excellent opportunity to make a tax-efficient gift that leverages the company’s accumulated value. You may wish to consider a gift of stock in a family business to the University when selling your business or transferring it to family members.Blended Gifts
A blended gift refers to a gift that includes a current gift combined with any of the deferred giving options listed below. Blended gifts are attractive to donors and families who wish to make a significant impact on future students through their estate plans while providing immediate support today. As these gifts can be complex and require special consideration, please contact Ann Marie Klotz, Vice President for Development, Enrollment, and Student Success, annmarie.klotz@naropa.edu.
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