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There are many ways to be generous, and often the best way to support the causes that matter the most to you is also a smart tax plan or wisely timed bequest. When you give to Arizona State University through the ASU Foundation, you help us make a difference for ASU students, faculty, and research that helps the world.
Consider the different gift options available to you. We can work with you to find a charitable plan that fulfills your goals.
Gifts Based on Assets
What you choose to give can make a big impact on how much tax benefit you enjoy. Explore and compare the following options.
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Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization.
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Gifts of Real Estate
Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can make a great gift to our organization.
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Gifts of Retirement Assets
Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan is an excellent way to make a gift to our organization.
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Gifts of Cash
A gift of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift.
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Gifts of Insurance
A gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to charity. If you have a life insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose, consider making a gift of your insurance policy. For example, you may have purchased a policy to provide for minor children and they are now financially independent adults.
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Gifts of Closely Held Businesses
As a business owner, you have the opportunity not only to build your business and accumulate wealth for yourself and your family, but also to accomplish your philanthropic goals through charitable planning. A gift of your corporate stock or assets can provide you with tax and income benefits and help further our mission.
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Gifts Based on Benefits and Timing
Explore when to give and gift options that provide tax benefits and income for life.
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Gifts from Wills or Trusts
You designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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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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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
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
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.
- Real Estate
- Income for dependents
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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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Donor Advised Funds
Make a charitable contribution to a separately managed fund through a sponsoring organization. Receive an immediate tax benefit and then recommend grants from the fund over time.
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