Find the type of gift that matches your goal for a donation. If you have any questions, please contact us. We're here to answer any of your questions.
| If your goal is to: | Then you can: | And your benefits are: |
| Give a quick and easy gift | Make a cash donation (Please check to see if your place of employment offers a matching gift program.) | An income tax deduction and immediate impact for the university |
| Avoid tax on capital gains | Contribute long-term appreciated stock or other securities | A charitable deduction plus no capital gains tax |
| Defer a gift until after your lifetime | Put a bequest in your will (cash or specific property) | Your donations are fully exempt from estate tax |
| Make a large gift with little cost to yourself | Contribute a life insurance policy | Current and possibly future income tax deduction |
| Avoid the double taxation on IRA or other retirement plan assets | Name the foundation as the beneficiary of the remainder of your retirement plan assets after your lifetime | This will allow you to leave your family other assets that carry less tax liability |
| Avoid the capital gains tax on the sale of a home or other real estate | Donate the property or sell it to the foundation at a bargain price | An income tax deduction, plus reduction or elimination of capital gains tax |
| Protect yourself from inflation over the long term | Create a charitable remainder unitrust | It pays you a variable income for life and provides tax benefits |
| Secure a life income while avoiding market risks | Create a charitable remainder annuity trust | It provides tax benefits and often boosts your rate of return |
| Secure a lifetime income for yourself and spouse | Create a charitable gift annuity | Possible income tax savings, estate tax savings |
| Reduce gift and estate taxes on assets you pass to your children and grandchildren | Create a charitable lead trust that pays income to us for a specific term of years | It has the estate tax benefits of a gift, but your family keeps the property |
Ready to make a donation? Donate online or contact us today.
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