Gifts to the College of Veterinary Medicine support student education through scholarships and enhance research through focused initiatives.
Fostering relationships with alumni provides opportunities for growth and connection among the profession.
Since it was founded in 1947, the College of Veterinary Medicine has relied on private grants, in addition to other sources, to fulfill its mission of teaching, research, and service. The support you provide the CVM should be a part of your overall financial plans. We hope this Web page will answer some of your questions about planning a gift to the CVM, while providing new ideas about meeting your financial and philanthropic needs.
Campaign Minnesota gifts of $25,000 or more that are designated to endow graduate fellowships may be eligible for matching through the University of Minnesota's new 21st Century Graduate Fellowship Endowment.
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The University of Minnesota holds a tax status of 170(c)1 because, as an integral part of the state of Minnesota, it is considered a government unit. The University of Minnesota Foundation, which accepts and manages private gifts made on behalf of the University of Minnesota, is a 501(c)3 organization.
Because the College of Veterinary Medicine is part of the University of Minnesota, it is classed as a 170(c)1. However, gifts made for its benefit are accepted and managed by the University of Minnesota Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization. All accounts are kept separate based on the purpose of the gift designation.