Gifts That Make An Impact Now
If you would like to make a real and lasting difference for UMKC students today, consider the giving options below — many of which have financial and personal benefits to you.
Donate Now
To support UMKC’s current work, make a gift online or by mail:
University of Missouri-Kansas City Foundation
202 Administrative Center
5115 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
Recommend a grant now from your donor-advised fund
You can conveniently initiate a grant from your DAF using the link below. Simply type in the name of your fund sponsor and the system will prompt you through the process.
Memorial or Tribute Gift
When you give a memorial or tribute gift for UMKC to honor someone special, you’re expressing your love, admiration, and gratitude in one of the most meaningful ways there is. Your gift will honor your loved one, create a lasting tribute, and touch the lives of our students for years to come.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Matching Gift Opportunities
Would you like to maximize the impact of your giving and encourage other supporters to mobilize on behalf students, faculty, alumni, and community leaders? Consider sponsoring a matching gift challenge. Donate a pool of funds to UMKC, from which we will match any donation made within a given period of time. In this way, you can double the impact of your giving.
Qualified Charitable Distribution
- You must be 70½ or older.
- An individual may transfer up to a total of $105,000 per year and a married couple may give up to $210,000 to all organizations.
- Your gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account to UMKC.
- Your gift is a transfer of funds from your IRA to UMKC so it does not count as income for the year.
- If you are 73 and older, the transfer of funds counts towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA.
You can download a sample letter for your IRA administrator here to start the distribution process. You may also be able to request a qualified charitable distribution through your online account portal.
Please note: If you are still working and contributing to a retirement account, this gift could impact your taxable income. Please consult a qualified advisor before making a gift.
The Impact of Your Giving
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$25,000
could help provide scholarships
to students seeking a high-quality university experience.
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$50,000
could create educational and research opportunities
that will make an invaluable impact on our students’ future careers.
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$150,000
could provide the facilities and environment
that optimally support the success of our students.
Our Team is Here to Help
Our experienced team is here to help you…
- Learn about special projects that align with your interests.
- Structure a donation that maximizes benefits for you and your loved ones.
- Stay up to date on how your gift is used.
- And more!
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Amanda Davis
Chief Advancement Officer of UMKC
President of the UMKC Foundation