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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Support Osher

Investing in Osher@Mizzou

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Please consider making a tax-deductible donation in support of Osher@Mizzou's future. Donations help our organization better serve its membership, keep fees affordable and solidify the future of Osher's programming and mission.

It's easy to support Osher@Mizzou!

  • Pick a donation level. Any one-time gift above $10 will be recognized in the following giving levels:
    • Osher Patron: Gifts of $1,000 or more.
    • Osher Advocate: Gifts of $500 to $999.
    • Osher Supporter: Gifts of $250 to $499.
    • Friend of Osher: Gifts of $10 to $249.
    • Gifts of $2,500 or more qualify you for annual membership in the MU Extension Land-Grant Society.
    • All gifts to Osher count toward MU recognition societies such as the Jefferson Club.
       
  • Give online. Online giving generally takes less than five minutes. Once you click the DONATE button, you will type in the donation amount as well as your contact information and credit card information on MU's secure system. There's also an option to set up monthly automatic donations.

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  • Give by mail. Mail your check, payable to "University of Missouri," to
    Osher@Mizzou
    c/o MU Extension and Engagement Advancement 109 Whitten Hall
    Columbia, MO 65211

    In the MEMO field, please indicate that your gift is for Osher@Mizzou. If it is a tribute, please specify the name of the person you'd like to honor.

  • Give in other ways. If you are interested in contributing in other, even more substantial or specific ways, such as creating an endowed lecture series or another endowed program, we would love to meet with you to explore ideas.

If you would like more information, contact Osher@Mizzou. You may also request a confidential conversation about options by contacting Sr. Director of Advancement for MU Extension Rachel Augustine.

IRA Rollover Gifts (QCD) to Osher

It’s very simple to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from traditional and Roth IRA accounts. You can transfer directly from traditional or Roth IRAs to one or more qualified charities, such as the University of Missouri, free from federal income tax each year.

Contributions given in this way count toward required IRA minimum distribution (RMD) amounts for the year of the gift.

If you are ready to make a charitable IRA rollover to Osher@Mizzou:

  • Contact the MU Extension Office of Advancement and speak with Rachel Augustine or Lisa Williams. They will provide instructions to complete your gift and will confirm the purpose for which you would like your gift to be used.
  • Contact your IRA provider to initiate the rollover.