How to Contribute
There are many ways to donate to the IGB. Please do not hesitate to contact Melissa McKillip, Director of Development, if you have any questions about how to contribute.
Online
You can donate at any time online.
Mail
You can mail checks or money orders to this address:
Institute for Genomic Biology
Attn: Office of Development
1206 W. Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
For the security of your gift, please do not send cash. Gifts by check or money order should be payable to the University of Illinois Foundation.
Telephone
To make your contribution over the phone, please contact Melissa McKillip, director of development, at (217) 333-4619.
Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs that supplement their employees? charitable donations. Please check with your employer?s giving policy to see if your contribution is eligible.
The Walk of Life
The Walk of Life honors our contributors through personalized pavers in the shape of a DNA double helix. For more information on how to order your paver, please look at our Walk of Life page.
Planned Gifts
If you are interested in making your contribution in the form of bequest or charitable trust, please contact the University of Illinois Foundation Office of Gift Planning and Trust Services at (217) 244-0473, or visit www.uif.uillinois.edu for more information.
Securities
Securities such as stocks or bonds may be used to make a gift to the IGB. The amount of the deduction is normally based on the asset?s current market value, rather than the donor?s actual cost of acquisition. The method for transferring securities depends on how the securities are held. Please contact the University of Illinois Foundation at (217) 333-0810 for further information.