From March 10-12, the entire Lewis & Clark community is joining forces for an event as big as our mission! We’re expanding Day of Giving to three days to unite the College of Arts & Sciences, Graduate School, and Law School in one big celebration of our collective strength.
With ambitious participation challenges taking place across campus, your gift will help unlock thousands of dollars in matching and challenge funds.
Gifts made from IRA’s, stock, and Donor-Advised Funds can all count toward L&C Days of Giving. Simply email Molly Moshofsky Matheson, Director of Development at mollym@lclark.edu with your giving intent, and we can count your pledged support toward the 400-donor challenge!
Remember to note your school and preferred fund (if none is selected, gifts will go to the annual fund of the selected school). Below is more detail on giving by each of these channels.
Thank you for showing up for our students this March! Our community stands stronger because of your support.
$1,000-$2,000 above the line deduction for Non-Itemizers
A new tax provision beginning this year allows individuals who take the standard deduction to claim an additional “above-the-line” deduction for cash gifts to qualified charities — up to $1,000 for individuals or $2,000 for joint filers. Even modest Annual Fund gifts add up: last year, contributions of $1,000 or less totaled more than $150,000 for Lewis & Clark Law School. Your gift today can make an immediate difference for our students.
IRA Charitable Distribution (Qualified Charitable Distribution / “QCD”)
If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA to Lewis & Clark Law School.
How It Works:
- Instruct your IRA administrator to send a transfer directly to Lewis & Clark Law School.
- The amount is not included in taxable income and may count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD).
Benefits:
- Simple to arrange
- Reduces taxable income
- Counts toward RMD (if applicable)
- Supports the programs that matter most to you
Provide this information to your IRA administrator:
Legal Name: Lewis & Clark Law School
Address: 10101 S. Terwilliger Blvd., Portland, OR 97219
Federal Tax ID: 93-0386858
Donor Name and Designation: Lewis & Clark Law School - Some fund administrators send gifts without donor details.
Gifts of Stock or Mutual Funds
Donating appreciated securities (e.g. stocks, bonds, mutual funds) is a tax-smart way to support Lewis & Clark Law School.
Benefits:
- Avoid capital gains tax on appreciated assets.
- Receive an income tax deduction for the full fair market value of your gift.
How to Give:
- Complete our Stock Transfer Form so we can credit your gift appropriately.
- Instruct your broker to transfer shares to:
- DTC #: 2803
- For credit to: 19-506430 Lewis & Clark Operations
- Tax ID: 93-0386858
- Include: Donor name and Lewis & Clark Law School as gift designation
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Giving
A Donor-Advised Fund is a simple and flexible way to support Lewis & Clark Law School’s students and programs.
Benefits:
- Contribute to your donor-advised fund for an immediate tax deduction, then recommend gifts to charities over time - maximizing a high-income year while giving on your schedule.
- One account, one receipt - easy tracking and optional anonymity.
Provide this information to your DAF Sponsor:
Legal Name: Lewis & Clark Law School
Tax ID (EIN): 93-0386858
Address: 10101 S. Terwilliger Blvd., Portland, OR 97219
Donor Name and Designation: Lewis & Clark Law School - Some fund administrators send gifts without donor details.
