What are some of the different types of Non-Cash Contributions?
Personal Property: Personal Property gifts may include items such as artwork, artifacts, jewelry, books, furniture, musical instruments, machinery and equipment. Real Estate: Real estate gifts may include land, personal residences, farms, vacation property, business buildings and income producing rental properties. The acceptance of real estate is governed by the SIUE Foundation Real Estate Gift Acceptance Policies and Procedures which clearly outlines the steps necessary to follow when donating real estate. Because of the varied nature of real estate, this type of gift requires more planning and research than other gifts. Securities: Appreciated securities that have been held for at least one year can be a valuable resource for making a current or planned gift. Such a gift may allow the donor to avoid capital gains taxes while providing needed resources to a particular academic unit, scholarship or other program. Securities may be given as an outright gift or used to create a planned
