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Ways to Give

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Gifts of any size are important to provide a stable and preditable source of funding. There are a number of ways you can make a gift to the William D. Ruckelshaus Center, including:
  • Making a gift online today
  • Gifts of cash or by credit card
  • Gifts of Stock
    Gifts of marketable stocks or mutual fund shares that have appreciated can have an immediate impact on the Center, while creating a favorable income tax deduction for you based o the assets' current value.
  • Gift Planning
    Planned gifts or estate gifts are an effective way to manage your affairs, plan for the future, and make a meaningful gift to The Center. Common strategies include bequests, charitable gift annuities or remainder trusts, donor advised funds, or real property. Many gift planning strategies can provide a reliable source of income and/or tax benefits for the donor.
  • Matching Gifts
    Many employers will match their employees' gifts to Washington State University. Some employers will even match the gifts of retired employees, spouses, parents, and even gifts from their board of directors.


For more information about how to give to the William D. Ruckelshaus Center, contact the Ruckelshaus Center Foundation at 509-335-2937 or email at ruckelshauscenter@wsu.edu

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