Giving to NUNM through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple and tax-efficient way to support our mission. To recommend a grant, provide your fund administrator with NUNM’s legal name, National University of Natural Medicine, Tax ID #93-0461940, and mailing address: 49 S. Porter Street, Portland, OR 97201.

The Be One, Grow One Student Scholarship Fund was created by alumni of the National University of Natural Medicine as a reflection of the profession at its best: practitioners investing in the next generation, just as someone once invested in them.

Through this peer-to-peer model of giving, participating alumni each sponsor a $5,000 scholarship for an incoming Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) student. Awards are granted to the first 40 students who enroll and complete their first year in the Naturopathic Doctor program, and applied during the spring term of their first year.

This is more than financial assistance. It is a statement of belief in the future of naturopathic medicine; one rooted in mentorship, community, and shared responsibility. Each gift helps remove barriers, expand access, and empower the next wave of physicians to step forward and carry the profession ahead.

Be one who gives. Grow one who heals.

What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)?

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA, payable to a qualified charity such as the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM). This method allows you to satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) without increasing your taxable income.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Requirement: You must be at least 70½ years old at the time of the distribution.
• IRA Types: Distributions must come from your Traditional IRA, but some SEP and SIMPLE IRAs may also qualify if inactive (i.e., no employer contributions are made during the year).

Steps to Make a QCD to NUNM

1. Contact Your IRA Custodian:
   Inform your financial institution of your intention to make a QCD to NUNM.
2. Provide Required Information:
   Share the following:
   • Charity Name: National University of Natural Medicine
   • Charity Address: 49 S. Porter St, Portland, OR 97201
   • Charity Tax ID: 93-0461940
3. Specify the Distribution Amount:
   The maximum annual amount excluded from taxable income through a QCD is $100,000.
4. Ensure Proper Transfer:
   Request that funds go directly from your IRA to NUNM. If a check is sent to you, make it payable to NUNM and forward it promptly.
5. Notify NUNM:
   To ensure proper acknowledgment, provide:
   • Your name and contact information
   • Donation amount
   • Financial institution managing the transfer
   Send to:
   • Contact: Carrie Baldwin-Sayre, ND, VP of Advancement
   • Email: advancement@nunm.edu
   • Phone: (503) 552-1512
6. Record the Transaction:
   Retain all records to substantiate your tax-exempt contribution.

Benefits of Making a QCD

• Tax Efficiency: Reduce taxable income by satisfying your RMD without added income.
• Impactful Giving: Support NUNM’s mission to educate leaders in natural medicine.
• Simplified Process: Bypass the need to itemize deductions if taking the standard deduction.

Important Considerations

• Consult a Tax Advisor: Ensure a QCD aligns with your financial goals.
• Timing: Initiate before year-end to count toward that year’s RMD.
• Documentation: Keep records to substantiate the tax-free treatment of your QCD.

Contact Information

For questions about making a QCD to NUNM, please contact the Office of Advancement.

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Donate appreciated stock or securities to maximize your tax benefits while supporting NUNM. To learn more, email us at advancement@nunm.edu.

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