How to Give
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:
Click on a gift model below to learn more.
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BequestYou designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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Beneficiary Designation GiftsYou can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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Life Estate ReservedYou give your property to our organization but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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Charitable Remainder UnitrustYou 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 TrustYou 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 AnnuityYou 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 RolloverYou 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 UnitrustYou 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 TrustYou provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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Endowment GiftsAn endowment is a fund you can create now or in the future to achieve the impact you desire.
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IRA RolloverCongress 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 TrustYou 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 SaleWe 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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