Giving Opportunities | UC Davis MIND Institute

The UC Davis MIND Institute has a special way of looking at things and doing research. We are committed to finding the causes, developing improved treatments and preventing the onset of neurodevelopmental disabilities. Even though we are based in the community, we are known worldwide as a research center. We share important information, provide education, and reach out to people all over the world. To achieve our goals, we rely on resources, and that's where your support comes in. We need your help to succeed.

For further information about giving opportunities, please contact Maria Ungermann, Senior Director of Development for the MIND Institute at mungermann@ucdavis.edu or 530-848-1398.

The UC Davis MIND Institute provides various options for individuals who want to support neurodevelopmental research and clinical care through estate planning. It's important to consult with qualified legal, tax, and financial advisors for guidance on estate and tax matters.

Here are some options available for donors who want to make a lasting impact through legacy gifts:

• Gifts by Will or Revocable Trust
• Charitable Remainder Trust
• Charitable Gift Annuity
• Charitable Lead Trust
• Pooled Income Fund
• Gift of Real Estate

Donors who include the UC Davis MIND Institute and UC Davis Health in their estate plans become members of the Heritage Circle, a recognized group. The dean of the School of Medicine hosts an annual luncheon to honor members of this esteemed society. Members are encouraged to explore their interest in medicine through tours, lectures, and special programs.

For more information about making an estate gift, planning or the Heritage circle, please contact Maria Ungermann, Senior Director of Development for the MIND Institute at mungermann@ucdavis.edu. 

Donating to the UC Davis MIND Institute is a meaningful way to honor someone special while contributing to our research and patient care. You can make a gift to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or other important occasions. Donations can also be made in memory of a loved one, friend, or co-worker. We will inform the honoree or their family about the gift, but the donation amount will remain confidential.

To make a memorial or tribute gift, please provide your name and address, as well as the name and address of the person you are honoring. Let us know the contact information of the person who should be notified about the gift.

We are grateful for your support of the MIND Institute, as it brings hope to families worldwide.

Researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute formed a collaboration with scientists at the Universidad del Valle in Cali to investigate the high incidence of fragile X in one region, the Valle del Cauca District in Colombia, South America. This collaboration aims to advance fragile X research and benefit individuals with fragile X in the United States and around the world by focusing on the recently identified fragile X hotspot in the South American nation.