Giving to the Division of Oncology

Gifts to the Division of Oncology may be designated as either expendable or endowed. An expendable fund means that the principle is used for the purpose designated by the donor. You may designate that your gift be used to continue our ongoing research, perhaps focused on a specific form of cancer, i.e. breast cancer. You might want to support our ACGME-accredited fellowship training program, which since 1987 has continued to educate future oncologists in the practice of medical oncology and ongoing research. This is an excellent way to make an immediate impact in an area that is especially important and meaningful to you.

An endowed fund is a permanent source of support. Such gifts are invested by the University to generate annual income, and a portion of the return on the fund is used to support the purpose chosen by the donor. The balance of interest and the appreciation remains in the fund so that the principal continues to grow and keep pace with inflation.

The permanence of an endowed fund, and your ability to name the fund after anyone you choose, makes this type of giving an excellent vehicle for honoring or memorializing someone important to you.

Securities

Transferring marketable stock to Stanford is another option. Individuals who transfer stock can receive a charitable tax deduction and avoid capital gains taxes.

Planned Gifts

Planned gifts include a variety of gifts with special tax implications, including gifts through your estate (in your will or revocable trust) and life income gifts. Life income gifts allow you to transfer assets now (real estate, securities, cash) and receive income for a period of time with the remainder going to Stanford.

For more information on how you might designate your gift to the Division of Oncology, contact:

Phyllis Bussey
Business Manager
Division of Oncology
(650) 725-6436