Texas A&M Health Science Center

Giving is as easy as the donor wishes. Options to accomplish charitable objectives:

Credit Cards

The Health Science Center is in the process of implementing an online donation process.  The Health Science Center will accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. For more information, please contact our Office of External Affairs and Development at 979-458-7236.

Checks

Personal checks are the most popular vehicle for support of the Health Science Center because the gift is available to fund current needs and endowments, and results in tax savings for the donor. Make checks payable to the TAMHSC Foundation. The specific purpose of the gift should be noted in the memo section of the check and mailed to: TAMHSC Foundation, John B. Connally Building, 301 Tarrow Street, College Station, Texas 77840-7896.

Stocks and Bonds

Transferring stocks or bonds to the Health Science Center Foundation that have been held long term is like making a charitable contribution that comes with a bonus. The donor gets to make a gift that is equal to the full, current market value of the stocks or bonds and, in turn, avoids capital gain taxes and receives a charitable income tax deduction. The first step toward transferring securities should be to contact the Office of External Affairs and Development at 979-458-7236.

Bequests and Planned Giving

A bequest gift through a will provides a donor with an opportunity to support the Health Science Center without diminishing the assets available during the donor's lifetime. In consultation with an attorney, language should be included in the will that describes the gift and the amount the donor wishes to designate. The Health Science Center Development Office will answer any questions about specific giving opportunities.

Real Estate

A gift of real property can be conveyed to the Health Science Center as a current gift or a planned gift, such as a retained life estate or bequest. By converting a home, farm, commercial property or undeveloped real estate to the Health Science Center, the donor can avoid capital gain taxes and receive a charitable income tax deduction. The Health Science Center Foundation evaluates gifts of real property in accordance with its policies, including the potential for marketability and suitability.

Life Insurance

An easy and significant gift to the Health Science Center can be made with life insurance. Charitable income tax deductions or reduced estate taxes are available to life insurance donors, depending on the form of the gift. Contact the Office of External Affairs and Development at 979-458-7236 for assistance with transferring the policy to the Health Science Center Foundation.