ESTATE AND PLANNED GIFTS

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Ways to Give

How to Give

Giving to our cause can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

  • Gifts Through A Will/Trust
    You designate the Auburn University Foundation as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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  • IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution
    Congress has enacted a permanent IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution. As a result, you can donate your IRA distribution and get a tax break this year and in future years.
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  • Beneficiary Designation Gifts
    You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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  • Donor Advised Funds
    You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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  • Charitable Gift Annuity
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property to the Auburn University Foundation in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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  • Charitable Remainder Unitrust
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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  • Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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  • Charitable Lead Trust
    You fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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  • Bargain Sale
    We purchase your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
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  • Give It Twice Trust
    You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to support the Auburn University Foundation.
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  • Retained Life Estate
    You give your property to the Auburn University Real Estate Foundation but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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  • Gift and Bequest
    A gift and bequest is a combination of a current gift and a charitable gift made in your will or trust. It is an easy way to support Auburn University today and make a lasting future impact.
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  • Endowment Gifts
    An endowment is a fund you can create now or in the future to achieve the impact you desire.
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  • IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution to Gift Annuity
    You may be looking for a way to support Auburn University and enhance your income. If you are 70½ or older, you can make a one-time distribution from your IRA to fund a charitable gift annuity and receive fixed payments for life.
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