The decedent did have a particular fund they would want to direct gifts toward:

"Gifts in memory of [insert name] may be made at the umainefoundation.org/memorial for general scholarship aid to students [or insert program or department name gift account] at the University of Maine."

The decedent did have a particular fund they would want to direct gifts toward:

"Gifts in memory of [insert name] may be made at the umainefoundation.org/memorial to be added to the [insert name of fund]."

Memorial/Honorary Gifts - University of Maine Foundation

Memorial gifts are a way to honor someone who has recently passed. The gifts can be used to establish an endowed fund or can simply be used to support immediate needs at the University of Maine.

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Upon receipt of such gifts, the University of Maine Foundation promptly notifies the next of kin or close friends so that they might directly thank the donor, but the value of each gift is not disclosed. Gift receipts also are issued by the Foundation to the donors.

Please contact the Foundation at 1-800-982-8503 or umainefoundation@maine.edu to set up a giving page.

Mail gifts to:

University of Maine Foundation
Two Alumni Place
Orono, ME 04469-5792
(207) 581-5100
(800) 982-8503
Fax (207) 581-5110

Honorary gifts are a wonderful way to pay tribute to someone. The gift may mark a celebration, achievement, or other notable event. The gifts can be used to establish an endowed fund, or they can simply be used to support immediate needs on the University of Maine campus. Upon recipient of such gifts, the University of Maine Foundation promptly notifies the honoree so that they might directly thank the donor, but the value of each gift is not disclosed. Gift receipts are also issued by the Foundation to the donors.