Direct Financial Support

Cash
Cash contributions to the UConn Foundation help 4-H continue to "Make the Best Better".

Below is a list of 4-H accounts currently established through the University of Connecticut Foundation.  To make a gift to one of these accounts through the UConn Foundation, please click here to access the gift form page.  Please note that once on the gift form page, you must click on the Other Purpose line, and then identify the specific fund you wish to support.  Please enter the account number when specifying the fund.

UCONN FOUNDATION 4-H ACCOUNTS:

4-H Center at Auer Farm - 22154

Funds will be used for educational programs, support of volunteer and staff activities and facilities, at the 4-H Center at Auer Farm.

4-H Development - 20543

To support current expenditures of the 4-H Program.

Fairfield County Cooperative Extension Center - 4-H Fund - 22465

For general 4-H support in Fairfield County

ENDOWED ACCOUNT:

4-H Centennial Account - 30978

To be spent on 4-H activities, programs, trips, donor recognition.

Matching gifts from employers
Check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program. It may be possible to double the amount going to 4-H by filling out a simple form.

Corporate Contributions
Many companies donate to organizations recommended by their employees. Check with your employer to find out about their corporate contributions program.

Memorial Contributions
Notification of donations made in memory of a friend or loved one can be sent to the family informing them of your thoughtful tribute.

Commemorative Gifts
Can't think of what to give someone? How about giving a donation to 4-H in honor of their birthday, retirement, or other special occasion?

Transfer of Stock or Securities
Donating appreciated stock or other securities usually offers better tax advantages than donating cash.
Deferred Gifts

Bequests
You can name the UConn Foundation 4-H Centennial Account to receive funds through your will. You can choose a specific amount, a percentage of the estate or a residual after other distributions from your estate are fulfilled.

Life Insurance or Retirement Funds
You can name the UConn Foundation 4-H Centennial Account as the primary or secondary beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy or a new policy. Similarly, you can name the foundation to receive proceeds from retirement funds after your death.

Other Ways to Help

Become a volunteer Leader
Give your time and expertise by serving as an adult 4-H volunteer. You can choose to be a club leader, join an advisory group, be a camp volunteer, or a judge/evaluator for special 4-H events. There is so much you can do.

For More Information:
State 4-H Office
Call 1-888-FOUR-H-CT
1-888-368-7428