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Make checks payable to the Air Force Academy Foundation. Indicate your gift designation on the memo line of your check. The date of the gift is subject to IRS rules. It is the donor's responsibility to substantiate the date of the contribution. Mailed checks must be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2026, to be recorded as a 2026 gift. Please note: This does not apply to mailed credit card gifts.

The IRS requires credit card donations to be processed in the same year of the deduction. Therefore, all credit card donations must be processed on or before Dec. 31. We encourage you to make your credit card gifts online to ensure that they will be processed in 2026. We must receive mailed credit card gifts by Dec. 27, 2026, to be recorded as a 2026 donation.

Recurring giving plays a crucial role in support of the Air Force Academy. It provides a steady stream of funds, allowing the Association & Foundation to plan long-term projects, allocate resources more effectively and respond swiftly to emerging needs. This reliable and valuable support not only enhances financial stability, but also fosters deeper connections between donors and causes. When you set up a recurring gift, you make a meaningful impact over time, consistently support the Academy mission, and create a personal sense of commitment and involvement.

Gifts of appreciated securities provide financial support to the Air Force Academy and the Association & Foundation and may possess tax benefits for the donor. Donors can transfer securities electronically to the Air Force Academy Foundation to:

• VANGUARD BROKERAGE SERVICES DTC Number: 0062
• For further credit to: Air Force Academy Foundation Account number: 66118829 In addition to the transfer information, we kindly ask that you communicate the stock transfer request in writing or electronically to the Association & Foundation. The request should include the following: donor's name, the name and number of shares donated, and reason/campaign for which the donation is being made.

Read more about non-cash donations from our Office of Gift Planning.

Donors age 70½ and above can use a standard IRA to support the Air Force Academy. You can arrange a qualified charitable deduction with your IRA’s administrator; be sure to allow enough time for its receipt by end of the year. Donors age 73 and above can use their required minimum distribution to make a qualified charitable deduction.

Donors can contribute to a fund set up with a variety of firms or organizations and take a charitable tax deduction in the year of the contribution. You, acting as the adviser, can direct distributions from the donor-advised funds to the public charity of your choice. The Association & Foundation outlines more DAF information on its gift planning website, including a downloadable PDF.

Many employers match gifts made by employees, spouses and retirees. See if your company offers a matching gift program or check with your human resources department regarding qualification. Participating companies may return the required matching gift form with Association & Foundation gifts.