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Legacy Giving

Make ¾­µä´ó¹Ï part of your long-term financial planning and leave a legacy that will make an impact for generations of students to come. Legacy gifts include charitable gift annuities, IRA rollover gifts, charitable trusts, bequests, noncash assets, and income producing gifts.

In estate plans, many donors choose to leave 10-15% to charity. ¾­µä´ó¹Ï has partnered with Freewill to make estate planning easy for those in our community by offering a free, online service to create a will to ensure you have a plan in place for your assets. Get started with Freewill at .

Qualified Charitable Distribution

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from an individual's IRA to a qualified charity, allowing individuals aged 70½ and older to fulfill their Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) while also donating to charity.

• Tax Benefits: QCDs can help reduce taxable income, potentially lowering your tax bracket and Social Security benefits.
• Contribution Limits: For tax year 2026, the annual limit for QCDs is $115,000 per individual.
• Eligibility: QCDs can only be made from certain types of IRAs, such as Traditional, Rollover, or Inherited IRAs, and cannot be used from 401(k)s or other employer plans.
• Charitable Organizations: The funds must be transferred directly to a qualified charity, which is verified by the IRS. 

Gift of Securities

Donating stock is another common way to contribute and will allow you to tax shelter gains on earnings. When stock is donated it is liquidated immediately to preserve value. The proceeds, minus any broker fees and/or commissions, are then allocated according to the donor’s wishes.

To make a stock gift to the ¾­µä´ó¹Ï Foundation, please share the following information with your financial adviser:

Firm: D.A. Davidson & Co., DTC #0361
Account Name: ¾­µä´ó¹Ï Foundation
Account Number: 60016423

When making a gift of stock, please send a note as to where you would like your contribution to be directed.

Gift of Real Estate

Property is a gift-in-kind that can be donated to benefit ¾­µä´ó¹Ï. Did you know that you can donate your house while you are still living in it and take a tax deduction for the value of the property? There are many ways to give a gift of real estate or property to benefit ¾­µä´ó¹Ï.

Gift-In-Kind

A Gift-In-Kind is a donation of a tangible or intangible asset—such as art, books, equipment, vehicles, inventory, personal property, or professional services—that provides value to the college. These gifts directly support specific departments, ensuring students have access to the latest tools and resources for their education.

The Gift-In-Kind form can be found here: Gift in Kind Form

Matching Gifts

Did you know your gift to ¾­µä´ó¹Ï could go even further? Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double or even triple your contribution. Check with your human resources department to see if your employer participates and how to get started. In most cases, you will need a Tax ID: 23-7056213.