1. Gift Planning
  2. Memorials and Tribute Gifts

Honor Someone Special with a Gift in Their Name

If you have a loved one who has been impacted by the University of Southern California, establishing a memorial or tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor them or celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday, while supporting our mission. Your memorial or tribute gift will extend the legacy of your loved one and will make a difference.

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An Example of How It Works

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 USC for its tireless efforts to better the community.

John decided to make a gift to USC in his mother’s name using appreciated securities. Not only will his mother’s legacy live on at USC 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 the Office of Gift Planning at (213) 740-2682 or giftplanning@usc.edu for additional information on creating a memorial gift at USC.
  2. Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
  3. If you make a memorial gift to USC through your estate, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal name: University of Southern California, a California not-for-profit corporation, with its principal place of business at Los Angeles, California.
Address: University Park Campus, ALM 2nd Floor, MC 0461, Los Angeles, California 90089-4017
Federal tax ID number: 95-1642394