the 1923 challenge make a Lasting Impact with the UF College of Pharmacy
In honor of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy’s founding year, The 1923 Challenge seeks 10 inspired alumni or friends of the college to make a planned or estate gift that will support future generations of Pharmacy Gators. A gift through your will, trust, retirement account, or other estate plans can create a lasting legacy that supports education, research, scholarships and patient care for decades to come.
the 1923 Society
founding member
1923 Society
In 2026, the UF College of Pharmacy is launching the 1923 Society to recognize and celebrate alumni and friends who have included the college in their estate plans. When you make a gift to The 1923 Challenge, you will be considered a founding member of the 1923 Society and receive these benefits.
Society Benefits
Society benefits
Invitations to special college events
Society benefits
Recognition at UF College of Pharmacy events
Society benefits
Exclusive invitations to faculty webinars
Society benefits
Recognition on the UF College of Pharmacy Website
Society benefits
Official Certificate
types of planned gifts
WAYS TO GIVE
Bequest
Include a gift to the college in your will or living trust. You can designate a specific amount, a particular asset or a percentage of your estate. A bequest is flexible, allowing you to retain control of your assets during your lifetime. Sample bequest language is available upon request.
Ways to give
Donor-Advised Fund Beneficiary Designation
Donor-Advised Funds, or DAFs, are a powerful tool for managing your philanthropy, offering flexibility and ease. DAFs are gaining popularity, and many supporters of the College of Pharmacy utilize their DAFs to make annual contributions. However, many DAF sponsors do not proactively encourage donors to establish succession plans, which can result in missed opportunities to extend your philanthropic legacy. One simple succession option is to specify that the College of Pharmacy is to receive a portion of the remaining balance of your DAF, ensuring your support continues.
WAYS TO GIVE
Life Income Gifts
Life income gifts, including Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Trusts, allow you to support the College of Pharmacy while receiving annual payments. You will be eligible for an income tax deduction, and you can bypass capital gains taxes by funding a life income gift with appreciated assets.
ways to give
Life Insurance
A life insurance policy can be a simple and powerful way to support the College of Pharmacy. Naming the college as a revocable primary beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy is as simple as updating your beneficiary designation form. You can also make an irrevocable gift of a new or existing policy by naming the college as both owner and beneficiary of the policy, potentially qualifying for current and future income tax deductions.
ways to give
Retirement Plan Assets
Name the College of Pharmacy as a beneficiary of your IRA or other qualified retirement plan by updating your beneficiary designation form through your plan administrator. You can designate the college as the primary beneficiary for a percentage of the account. By using retirement assets to make a charitable gift, you may reduce taxes and leave more for both family members and the College of Pharmacy.
inspired to Give
Meet the alumni and friends who have stepped forward to make a gift during The 1923 Challenge.
classes of 1973 and 1976
Jeffrey Delafuente
Jeffrey Delafuente, B.Pharm., ’73, M.S., ’76, is giving back to the UF College of Pharmacy through a planned gift that will fund admissions and recruitment scholarships. The retired educator and administrator is the first alumnus to join The 1923 Challenge, an initiative designed to build philanthropic support for the college’s second century.
webinar schedule
Planned Giving
Webinar Series
Making a planned gift is an important milestone in your life. The UF College of Pharmacy’s webinar series will walk you through the process, from tax savings tips to updating wills and trusts. Our experts are here to answer your questions and provide valuable insights into building a legacy that impacts generations to come.
6 p.m.
Smarter Ways to Give and Tax Law Update (Sept. 8)
After you RSVP for this virtual webinar, you will receive a link to access the event.
12 p.m.
Smarter Ways to Give and Tax Law Update (Sept. 24)
After you RSVP for this virtual webinar, you will receive a link to access the event.
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Start a Conversation About Your Planned Gift
The University of Florida gift planning team is here to help. Complete the form below to see how you can become involved in The 1923 Challenge.