Donate to AIR
We are deeply grateful for your partnership as we work together to solve the world's most pressing environmental and societal challenges to ensure a bright and resilient future.
We commit ourselves to the highest standards of research, the advancement of shared learning, continuous student enrichment, and collaborations across the University of Arizona campus and beyond. Your support enables us to continue enhancing research impacts and learning opportunities across the University of Arizona and among its communities. Thank you!
If you would like to know more about AIR and its programs, or to discuss specific opportunities for support, please contact AIR Associate Director Liz Petterson at lizpetterson@arizona.edu.
Expanding Research Capacity
AIR science aims to serve society's needs by discovering solutions to modern challenges. This year, our specific research goals are to:
- Create 1-2 additional applied research centers or programs within AIR
- Establish a new endowed chair faculty position
- Host a series of knowledge-sharing events for interdisciplinary researchers
Enhancing Experiential Learning
We are focused on expanding our education programs to provide more impactful opportunities for students. We are working to:
- Provide life-changing, paid experiential learning opportunities to even more students
- Establish a graduate interdisciplinary program in resilience practice that will prepare our future workforce to advance solutions across sectors
Advancing Sustainable Water Management
Water is a critical topic of our time, and policymakers, researchers, and engineers are rushing to find solutions together. Please help us to:
- Fund ongoing and new research projects in water quality and reuse
- Expand the university's academic capacity to support our communities, our partners, and our state decision makers in devising solutions for this critical resource
Other Ways to Donate
There are many ways you can support AIR's research, educational, and outreach efforts:
Check
Checks should be made out to the “University of Arizona,” noting in the memo that the donation is for AIR. Checks may be mailed to:
Arizona Institute for Resilience
1064 E. Lowell Street, Rm N582
PO Box 210137
Tucson, AZ 85721-0137
Corporate Matching
Many companies match the charitable contributions of their employees. In essence, you are doubling your money and doubling your support. Check with your human resources department for more information.
Securities
Gifts of appreciated securities can provide special tax advantages, including a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the gift and avoidance of capital gains taxes. Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds are accepted.
Estate Gifts
You may bequeath a specific asset, a dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate after all other gifts have been distributed. You can choose how the University of Arizona may use the funds from your bequest.
Real Estate
Gifts of real estate are sold quickly and converted into cash or used directly in connection with an existing AIR program. Accepted types of real are vacant land, residential property, or commercial property.
In-Kind Gifts
Tangible personal property that relates to the charitable purpose of the UA may be eligible for a deduction equal to the full fair market value of the item.