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UC Press Foundation
As a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the UC Press Foundation raises funds to support UC Press and its vital role as an independent, progressive publisher. Donations from individuals and institutions—and readers like you— enable UC Press to publish nearly 200 new books and three-dozen multi-issue journals annually, maintain thousands of backlist titles in print, and offer the finest scholarship in digital formats.
Why Give?
Sales revenue and modest University of California subsidies cannot cover the operating expenses for UC Press. Donors like you are critical to our survival and continued success, providing the resources we need to embark on new initiatives and publish bold, forward-thinking works that inspire contemplation and action. Donors join a diverse community of Press enthusiasts, and enjoy membership benefits. To learn more about the Press's history and impact, please view this short video.
Ways to Give
Supporting the UC Press Foundation is easy, and all gifts are deductible as allowed by law.
Questions regarding donations or membership? Eager to trade book recommendations?
Please contact:
Amanda Todd
Director, UC Press Foundation
atodd@ucpress.edu
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Cash Gifts
We welcome donations via credit card or check. Donate online or download our mail-in gift/pledge form.
All gifts are payable to:
University of California Press Foundation
Address:
University of California Press Foundation
1111 Franklin Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Matching Gifts
Increase your impact by participating in your company’s matching gift program! Please include the necessary forms from your human resources office with your email-in gift form.
Gifts of Stock
We gratefully accept gifts of stock or securities. To make a transfer, please reach out to Amanda Todd at atodd@ucpress.edu to facilitate an authorized transfer of stock with our finance team.
IRA Distributions
If you are at least 70-1/2 and have an IRA, you may be able to make tax-free distributions for charitable purposes. Please contact your IRA trustee for advice or to make a payment directly to the UC Press Foundation.
Planned Giving
Including UC Press in your will or estate plan is a rewarding way to share important ideas with the next generation of readers. It may also bring certain tax advantages. Learn more about planned giving options.
Types of Gifts
Membership
Along with the satisfaction of supporting independent thinking, donors receive UC Press membership and exclusive benefits and discounts. Learn more about membership.
Endowments
Endowment gifts permanently sustain UC Press publishing programs and offer the chance to create an enduring legacy in books. Learn more about endowments.
Supporters and Annual Report
UC Press Foundation Board of Trustees
- Michelle Ciccarelli Lerach, Chair
- Gary Kraut, Vice-Chair
- Elizabeth Birka-White, Secretary
- Judith Maxwell, Treasurer
- Michael Barnard
- Venetta Campbell
- Patricia Klaus
- Marcy Krinsk
- Susan Magee
- Christian Martinez
- George Thurlow
- Tom White