You can become a part of Vision Research. Please contact Carol Friga at (216) 844 - 8590 if you are interested in discussing a gift to the CASE/UH Department of Ophthalmology, Center for Vision Research

Cash

Cash gifts are fully deductible for donors who itemize deductions.

Appreciated securities

Gifts of long-term appreciated securities or mutual fund shares may be deducted at the fair market value of the securities on the date of the gift, and may provide the donor the further benefit of avoiding tax on the capital gain portion of the gift.

Other Assets

Gifts of real estate, art objects, equipment, or life insurance policies may be used to make a charitable contribution to the University and or hospital.

Pledges

Pledges provide prospective donors with additional flexibility in planning a gift. Donors may make a commitment payable over a mutually agreed period of time.

Life Income Gifts

Life income gifts are long-term investments which ultimately provide scholarships for students, support endowed professorships and biomedical research programs, and are tailored to the special interests, needs, and circumstances of each donor.  Life income gifts provide income for donor or designee, depending on plan, for life or a defined period of time.

Bequests

One of the simplest and most popular ways of support is through a bequest in a will, or through the designation of the Department of Ophthalmology and/or Visual Sciences Research Center as a beneficiary of all or a portion of an IRA, Keogh, 401(k), 403(b) or other qualified pension plan. The full amount of a bequest or testamentary gift is deductible from a taxable estate. Bequest and testamentary gifts or qualified pension plans should be so specified in the terms of a will, trust, or beneficiary designation form.

Naming Opportunities

Center Naming
Gift to support laboratory construction
Endowed professorship
Endowed research fund
Endowed laboratory fund
Equipment and renovation funds