Donor Recognition
All gifts to the OCC Foundation are acknowledged with a written statement or letter for tax purposes.
Donors who make gifts of $100 or more become members of one of the Foundation’s Gift Clubs, and are recognized as such in the Foundation’s annual Report to Investors:
| Legacy Society ................................................. | Bequests or planned gifts |
| Founder’s Society …………………………… | $10,000 or more |
| Chancellor’s Club …………………………... | $2,500 - $9,999 |
| President’s Club …………………………….. | $1,000 - $2,499 |
| Dean’s Club ………………………………….. | $500 - $999 |
| Silver Century Club .......................................... | $250 - $499 |
| Century Club …………………………………. | $100 - $249 |
Taxes
All gifts to the OCC Foundation are tax-deductible. No matter how many tributes and memorials, different funds or scholarships you support in a year, every gift is tax-deductible.
In addition, the State of Michigan Tax Credit allows a 50 percent tax credit on gifts up to $200 for individuals and $400 for couples. Federal tax savings apply if you itemize deductions.