Gifts of appreciated securities may offer better tax benefits than a gift of cash. There are three ways to make a contribution: 1. Electronic transfer. Please ask your accountant or broker to use the following account information: Key Bank /CLE/ Cleveland, Ohio DTC/Participant #2205 for Kent State University Foundation Account #0210902 Non-Profit Asset Services Key Bank /CLE/Cleveland, Ohio ATTN: Sandra Kubit Phone: 216-689-5973 Please notify Brad Woods at the Kent State University Foundation as soon as a transfer is initiated. His contact information is located below. This will expedite the proper recording and acknowledgement of the transfer. 2. Physical securities registered in the foundation's name. For donors who wish to have shares transferred into the Foundation’s name, consult your broker/agent or the security issuing agent for instructions. The foundation’s Federal Tax Identification Number is 34-6576307. After completion of transfer, send security via registered mail to the foundation. Please include a transmittal letter identifying the name and address of the donor, security description and quantity, and intended purpose of the gift. 3. Physical securities in the donor's name. If you wish to make a gift in the form of physical securities registered in your name, please contact Brad Woods at the foundation. Kent State University Foundation Brad Woods 1061 Fraternity Circle P.O. Box 5190 Kent, Ohio 44242-0001  330-672-0435 (Phone)  330-672-3049 (FAX) bwwoods@kent.edu