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Giving to Seattle University can be done either directly or through a gift giving vehicle that can provide tax benefits and even income.
Three broad categories to consider:
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model below to learn more.
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Bequest
You designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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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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Life Estate Reserved
You give your property to our organization but retain the right to use the property during 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 Gift Annuity
You transfer your cash or stock to our organization 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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IRA to Gift Annuity Rollover
You may be looking for a way to help further our mission and enhance your income. If you are 70½ or older, you can make a one-time IRA rollover
to fund a charitable gift annuity and receive fixed payments for life.
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Sale and Unitrust
You give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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Give It Twice Trust
You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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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 Rollover
Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result you can make an IRA rollover gift this year and in future 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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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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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 our cause today
and make a lasting future impact.
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