A Gift That Honors a Life

Memorials and Tributes

If you have a loved one who has been impacted by University of Missouri–St. Louis, establishing a memorial or tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor your loved one or celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday while supporting the work of our mission. Your memorial or tribute gift will be a lasting tribute to your loved one and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Check Out This Potential Scenario

Couple SmilingWhen Sarah's father passed away, she knew she wanted to do something that would establish a lasting legacy for him. She remembered that during his lifetime he was always praising UMSL for its tireless efforts to better his community. So Sarah decided to make a gift to UMSL in her father's name using appreciated securities. Not only will her father's legacy live on at UMSL thanks to the gift and a commemorative plaque, but Sarah also received a federal income tax charitable deduction (because she itemizes her taxes) and eliminated capital gains tax on the securities.

Learn How to Fund It

You can create a memorial gift using the following assets:

Next Steps

  1. Contact Lisa M. Chmiola, CFRE, CSPG at 314-516-6788 or legacygift@umsl.edu for additional information on creating a memorial gift at UMSL.
  2. Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
  3. If you make a memorial gift to UMSL through your estate, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal Name: University of Missouri–St. Louis
Address: 440 Woods Hall, 1 University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121-4400
Federal Tax ID Number: Please contact us for our federal tax ID number.