Donors may deduct contributions to the University as provided in section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to UM are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of IRC §§ 2055, 2106, and 2522.
Common Forms:
How to verify our Tax Exempt status on the IRS web site.
The following are step by step instructions for how to quickly verify the University of Miami’s tax-exempt status on the IRS web site.
- Point your browser to the following URL: www.irs.gov/app/pub-78/
- Click on “Exempt Organizations Select Check” (http://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/)
- Select the “Limit search to organizations that are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions” radio button
- Under the Name field, type” University of Miami” with quotations
- Type “Coral Gables” for City, and select Florida for State
- Click the Search button
The University of Miami is listed as a Public Charity. See example.
