Research
The Environmental Health Science faculty and associated programs have a strong history of discovery and translating new findings into actions that reduce or remove harmful environmental agents from the environment.  We are often called upon to assist donors, non-profits, industry, and government agencies in reaching their goals.  Donations to the department, specific research areas or professors help to underwrite research projects, programs, laboratories and student training.  Discussions that begin with the people doing the work usually ensure the highest return on a donor’s investment.  Interested donors should contact Dr. Curt Eckhert by telephone (310-825-8429) or by email (ceckhert@ucla.edu) to arrange a private telephone call or meeting to discuss shared interests and how giving can be designed to maximize the rewards of philanthropy.

Faculty
Supporting the work of outstanding faculty helps to recognize and reward extraordinary teaching and research.

students
Financial resources must be available for the graduate training of UCLA's scientists. A PhD degree typically requires six years of study and research. Graduate students enrich the academic environment, challenge the faculty, and are crucial to the department’s effort to recruit and retain the most eminent professors. Our goal is to provide sufficient funding assistance to meet each student's financial need, to keep debt at a manageable level, and to open up career paths.

 

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Outright Gifts
Gifts of cash, securities, or other property can be used immediately to support a variety of current needs.

Gift Pledges
A pledge is a formal statement of intent to make a gift over a period of time (up to five years).

Gifts with Retained Interest
You can hold an interest in your gift (e.g., donations of your home) for your lifetime or for a specified term of years, at which point the funds become available to UCLA.

Unrestricted Gifts
Such gifts provide flexibility, allowing UCLA to use them when and where the needs are greatest.

Gifts of Endowment
An endowment, often named, is a fund that is maintained in perpetuity; only a portion of the annual investment income is used, with the rest returned to principal.

Appreciated Securities
A gift of long-term, appreciated marketable securities provides an income tax-charitable deduction and capital gains tax savings.

Closely Held Securities
Gifts of securities in a company that is not publicly traded may result in your enjoying tax savings and an increase in income from the donated stock.

Matching Gifts
Many corporations match or multiply their employees' gifts to the University, up to a set amount; please consult your company's personnel office for further information.

Gifts of Real Estate
A gift of your home or real property may allow you to claim an income tax charitable deduction, avoid capital gains taxes, eliminate certain costs associated with the transfer, and receive income.

Gifts-in-Kind

Variety of personal possessions of special interest, such as rare books and manuscripts, works of art, and equipment.

Making a Planned Gift
Benefits include capital gains tax savings, increased income, income tax savings, and future financial security, thus maximizing your giving potential.

Memorials and Tribute Gifts
Gifts may be made in memory of an individual or in recognition of a special occasion or person.

For in-depth information on any aspect of giving, please contact the chair of the department Dr.Curtis Eckhert ceckhert@ucla.edu at (310)825-8429. Or the department administrator Barbara Housel at (310)206-7950.