The McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine appreciates your interest in making a gift to support our work. Whether you would like to contribute to research initiatives, clinical translation, equipment needs, or educational programs, there are many opportunities to make a difference. Types of Gifts
Gifts of Cash
You can make an immediate contribution to the department with an outright gift of cash.
Payment by Check
Make checks payable to University of Pittsburgh, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, and mail to the Medical and Health Sciences Foundation, Medical Arts Building, Suite 400, 3708 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Payment by Credit Card
To pay with your VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover Card, call the Medical and Health Sciences Foundation at 412-647-3048, or go to www.giveto.pitt.edu and click on Give Online Now. Be sure to indicate that you want your gift to go to the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine.
You will receive a written acknowledgment and receipt. Contributions are tax deductible as provided by law.
Gift Pledges
Some people prefer to make a gift pledge, which can be paid in installments over a period of months or years. To download a printable pledge card, go to www.giveto.pitt.edu/giving/annualFund.
Be sure to indicate that you want your gift to go to the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine.
Planned Giving
Planned giving refers to charitable gifts that are arranged as an integral part of an individual’s financial or estate planning and are executed over an extended period of time or at some point in the future. Planned giving vehicles can provide tax benefits and income streams. Gift plans can be funded with stocks and securities, artwork, real estate, life insurance policies, or other assets. For more information, visit www.giveto.pitt.edu/giving/plannedGiving
Honorary and Memorial Gifts
An honorary or memorial gift is a thoughtful way to recognize the accomplishments or memory of a colleague, friend, or relative.
Matching Gifts
Many companies match charitable donations made by employees or employees’ spouses. This additional support can double or even triple the value of your gift. Please check with your human resources department to see if your company has a gift-matching program and to obtain a matching gift form.
For more information about making a gift to the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, please contact:
James Sismour
Medical and Health Sciences Foundation
412-647-2434
sjames@pmhsf.org
Contributions are tax deductible as provided by law. The official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Please write to us at University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Medical and Health Sciences Foundation, Medical Arts Building, Suite 400, 3708 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 if you wish to have your name removed from the list to receive fund-raising requests supporting the UPMC in the future.