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Making a planned gift is a wonderful way to show your support and appreciation of Rutgers University and its mission while accommodating your own personal, financial and philanthropic goals.

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How to Give

How to Give

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

  • Bequest
    Bequest
    You designate Rutgers as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
    More Use our free online tool to create a legal will today.
  • IRA Rollover
    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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    If you're 70 and ½ or older, you're eligible to create a tax-free gift from your IRA to support Rutgers. We have a free tool to help you learn more, get started on your IRA gift, or request a tax acknowledgment letter for a gift you've already made.
  • Beneficiary Designation Gifts
    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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  • Charitable Gift Annuity
    Charitable Gift Annuity
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property 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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  • Charitable Remainder Unitrust
    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
    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
    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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  • Sale and Unitrust
    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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  • Bargain Sale
    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
    Give It Twice Trust
    You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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  • Life Estate Reserved
    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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  • IRA to Gift Annuity Rollover
    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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