Memorials and Tribute Gifts

Honor Someone Special With a Gift in Their Name

A memorial or tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor a loved one who has been impacted by Northwestern. Your gift will be a lasting tribute to your loved one and make a difference in the lives of Northwestern students and faculty.

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An Example of How It Works

John and his mother smiling When John's mother passed away, he knew he wanted to do something that would establish a lasting legacy for her. He remembered that during her lifetime she was always praising Northwestern for its tireless efforts to better the community.

John decided to make a gift to Northwestern in his mother's name using appreciated securities. Not only will his mother's legacy live on at Northwestern thanks to the gift, but John also qualified for a federal income tax charitable deduction and eliminated capital gains tax on the securities.

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Next Steps

  1. Contact Northwestern Gift Planning at 800-826-6709 or giftplanning@northwestern.edu for additional information on creating a memorial gift at Northwestern.
  2. Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
  3. If you make a memorial gift to Northwestern through your estate, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal name: Northwestern University
Address: 633 Clark Street, Evanston, Illinois 60208
Federal tax ID number: Please contact us for our federal tax ID number.

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