Make a Real Difference at PSU.
Your generosity fuels student dreams, drives faculty innovation and strengthens Portland State University. With the right giving strategies, you can make a bigger impact and enjoy valuable tax savings.
Turn your IRA Into Impact—Tax-Free
If you’re 70½ or older, you can transfer up to $108,000 directly from your IRA to the PSU without paying income tax. And if you’re 73 or older, your gift can also count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)—helping you meet IRS rules while supporting PSU students and faculty.
Your Stock Gains Can Grow Opportunity
When you donate appreciated stock, you avoid paying capital gains taxes and receive a full fair market value deduction for your gift. It’s a simple, tax-efficient way to increase your impact—turning your portfolio growth into lasting opportunities for Portland State students, faculty, and programs.
Secure Your Path, Uplift Students
With a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) of $20,000 or more, donors age 65+ receive fixed income payments for life, plus an immediate charitable tax deduction. Your gift also helps shape PSU’s future, ensuring more opportunities for students and faculty while providing you with a stable, dependable income.
Fuel Discovery and Opportunity. Give to PSU through your Donor Advised Fund
Giving through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) empowers you to support discovery and opportunity at Portland State University. Your support helps unlock student potential, drive innovative research, and create lasting impact in our community. Make a difference today by directing your DAF gift to PSU.
Let’s Talk
Contact Julie Feely at feelyj@psuf.org or 503-725-6942 to explore your options.
Please consult your financial or tax advisor to align your giving with your goals.