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Judge Theodore Levin, Judge Henry Butzel, Max Fisher, and Isidore Sobeloff of the Detroit United Jewish Communities (Courtesy of the Detroit Federation
Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives)

Gifts

One of the easiest ways to support Jewish Studies is through an “Outright Gift” to the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies. The University of Michigan makes giving “Outright Gifts” very easy through a number of methods, including:

  • Credit Card, Check, Cash Wire Transfer:
    A secure gift either through the UM Development website or by mailing appropriate documentation with assistance from a highly trained UM Development Gifts Officer.
  • Securities: A securities gift has important benefits for both you and the Frankel Center.
  • Matching Gifts: Allows you to increase your gift to Michigan with a matching gift from your employer (check with a UM Development Gift Officer or ask your employer if it offers a match).
  • Gifts in Kind: Items of personal property or physical assets that may be of value to the Frankel Center, such as books, works of art, etc.
  • Payroll deduction for UM faculty and staff

In Septmber 2007, U-M President Mary Sue Coleman announced the second phase of her President's Challenge. All gifts or pledges made before December 31, 2008 will be matched with a one for two match in support of a new generation Judaic Studies scholars.

When making such contributions, please keep in mind that your gift may provide federal and state tax benefits. You may be able to deduct your contribution to U-M from your adjusted gross income. In addition, gifts of appreciated property avoid long term capital gains tax. Check with your tax advisor for deduction and capital gains tax requirements and limitations for your situation. Your state may also allow a credit or deduction. Michigan residents may take a credit against state tax of 50 cents for each dollar of their gift, with a maximum tax credit of $100 for taxpayers filing singly or $200 on a joint return.

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The Frankel Center for Judaic Studies