Donations can be made in honor or in memory of a loved one. To learn more about Memorial Donation, click here.
Frequently asked questions
Can I designate my gift to a specific UCI MIND fund?
Yes! Donations can be designated to specific funds at UCI MIND. To learn about the available funds and make a donation, click here.
Can I mail a donation to UCI MIND?
Yes! Please make checks payable to UCI MIND and mail to:
UCI MIND
2646 Biological Sciences III
Irvine, CA 92697-4545
(include all 9 numbers in zip code)
To mail a memorial donation to UCI MIND, please follow these steps:
1. Make a check payable to: UCI MIND
2. Indicate on the memo line: Alzheimer’s disease research
3. Include with the check:
- Name of the individual in whose memory or honor the donation is being made
- Name/address of the individual(s) to receive an acknowledgement (e.g., spouse, family member)
- Donor’s name/address/phone number
4. Mail the check and above information to:
UCI MIND
2646 Biological Sciences III
Irvine CA 92697-4545
(include all 9 numbers in zip code)
Once a memorial donation has been received, a thank you is sent to the donor.
In addition, an acknowledgment is sent to the individual(s) indicated, informing them a donation has been made in memory or in honor of their loved one.
How to I include UCI MIND in my estate plan?
There are many ways to include UCI MIND in your estate plans, such as through a gift in your estate plan or by naming UCI MIND as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or life insurance policy without reducing your assets during your lifetime. To learn more, click here.
How can I donate using non-cash assets?
UCI MIND can accept a variety of donations which can achieve your philanthropic goals. Specifically, UCI MIND can accept appreciated stock, retirement plans, real estate, donor advised funds, life insurance policies and other assets. To learn more, click here.
Is my donation to UCI MIND tax-deductable?
Gifts may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor.
UC Irvine Foundation Tax ID #95-2540117
UC Regents Tax ID #95-2226406
Still have questions or inquiries? Contact Us!
Jiesi Zhao Thomas, Esq.
Executive Director, Planned Giving
5141 California Avenue, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92617
949.824.8134
jiesiz3@uci.edu
Cherry Justice
Executive Director of Development, UCI MIND
2656 Biological Sciences III
Irvine, CA 92697-4545
949.824.3793
justice1@uci.edu
Malia Tano
Associate Director of Development, UCI MIND
2656 Biological Sciences III
Irvine, CA 92697-4545
949.824.8885
mtano@uci.edu