Meet your personal objectives.
| Your Goal | Your Action | Your Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| make a quick & easy gift | simply write a check now | an income tax deduction and immediate impact for us |
| avoid tax on capital gains | contribute long term appreciated stock or other securities | a charitable deduction plus no capital gains tax |
| share your enjoyment of a collection or other personal item | donate tangible personal property related to our exempt function | a charitable deduction based on the full fair market value |
| make a revocable gift during your lifetime | name us the beneficiary of assets in a living trust | full control of the trust terms for your lifetime |
| defer a gift until after your lifetime | put a bequest in your will (give us cash, specific property, or a share of the residue) | your donations are fully exempt from estate tax |
| make a large gift with little cost to yourself | contribute a life insurance policy you no longer need | current and possibly future income tax deductions |
| avoid the twofold taxation on IRA or other employee benefit plans | name us as the beneficiary of the remainder of the assets after your lifetime | it lets you leave your family other assets that carry less tax liability |
| avoid capital gains tax on the sale of a home or other real estate | donate the property to us;or sell it to us at a bargain price | an income tax deduction, plus reduction or elimination of capital gains tax |
| give your personal residence or farm but retain life use | create charitable gift of future interest, called a retained life estate | it gives you tax advantages plus use of the property |
| create a hedge against inflation over the long term | create charitable remainder unitrust | it pays you a variable income for life and gives you tax benefits |
| secure a fixed life income while avoiding market risks | create a charitable remainder annuity trust | it gives you tax benefits and often boosts your rate of return |
| reduce gift and estate taxes on assets you pass to 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 |
If you are considering donating a gift to Adrian College, we thank you for your generosity. Please download the form here.
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