Global Health Science University is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt, non-profit organization registered in the State of California. Donations are deductible from income tax retroactively to the date of formation (May 10, 2017) of the organization as permitted by law. A receipt will be sent to the donor promptly.

Global Health Science University greatly appreciates cash donations in any form, including foreign currency, US dollars drawn on foreign banks, or foreign “dollars.” GHSU gives gift credit in US dollars for the value of the donation based on current exchange rates as of the day of receipt. Please consult your financial institution for information on current US exchange rates.

It is important to know that GHSU incurs what can amount to substantial bank fees to process foreign currency gifts and checks drawn on foreign banks. Unfortunately, there are times when the fees associated with these types of gift outweigh the gifts themselves. For this reason, GHSU is only able to accept foreign checks of $250 or more.

If you would like to donate personal property to GHSU, please contact Office of Development at (916) 407-2000 x2503. Such gifts require appraisal or advance approval in order to be accepted. Examples of gifts of property include tickets to athletic events, rare books, art work, computer hardware and software, and laboratory equipment.

All gifts of real estate require prior approval by the university. A gift of real estate may be a principal residence or vacation home, a farm, a commercial building, a subdivision lot, or unimproved land. The gift may be the entire property or a fractional interest in the property. Please contact GHSU Office of Development at (916) 407-2000 x 2503.

An electric transfer through the Automated Clearing House Network (or “ACH”) is acceptable. Please notify GHSU Office of Development at (916) 407-2000 x 2503 to schedule an electronic transfer.

Note that IRS regulations stipulate that contributions sent by private carriers must be dated based on GHSU’s date of receipt, whereas gifts sent through the US Postal Service can be dated based on the postmark date.

Deferred or Planned Gifts, Life Income Gift or Charitable Lead Trust or Bequest or Retained Life Estate in Property

Please contact GHSU Office of Development at (916) 407-2000 x 2503.

Naming GHSU as a primary or contingent beneficiary of a retirement plan (e.g. IRA, SEP, 401(k), 403(b), ESOP, etc.) may enable you to make a larger gift than you anticipated because income and estate taxes are not imposed when plan assets are distributed to GHSU. Your retirement account’s plan administrator (the company that manages the account) can help you designate Global Health Science University as a primary or contingent beneficiary on the plan’s beneficiary form.