Designate a Portion of Your NYS Taxes to SUNY Potsdam
For the sixth year in a row, the NYS Charitable Tax Credit Program offered though the SUNY Impact Foundation will allow residents of New York State to support SUNY Potsdam through a tax credit.
To participate, individuals must first contact Jason Ladouceur '94, Senior Director of College Advancement. Application deadline is September 30.
Contact Jason
Amy Kellogg '99
Individuals filing single or jointly who owe NYS income tax for 2026 may qualify for participation in this year's program.
For the sum of the qualified contributions in 2026, a donor may receive the following tax benefits:
- 85% tax credit on New York State taxes
- 15% deduction on New York State taxes (for those who itemize their deductions)
- 15% deduction on federal taxes (for those who itemize their deductions)
The application deadline is 5 p.m. EST September 30, 2026.
Additional details
- Donors may designate their gifts.
- Gifts may be made from wire transfer, credit card, stocks or a combination.
- Gifts from family foundations, S corporations, donor-advised funds or IRA Charitable Rollovers are not eligible.
Gary Hind '77
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Additional Information
For more information and to request an application, contact Jason Ladouceur '94, Senior Director of College Advancement, at jason@potsdam.edu or (315) 267-2123.
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