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Gift Planning Give to WSU Planned GivingIMPACT FUTURE GENERATIONS By including WSU in your estate or financial plans, you will make a lasting difference and provide opportunities to future generations. You can plan a gift to benefit us today or after your lifetime, often with tax benefits for you. Use the tools and resources here or contact our team to get your giving plan started. Already included us in your estate plan? Let us know!Begin My Giving Journey I want to plan a gift based on my… Age Under 40 40-54 55-69 70+ Assets Cash Appreciated Securities Retirement Plan Assets Life Insurance Real Estate Tangible Personal Property Giving Amount Under $25,000 $25,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $999,999 $1 million or more Under 40 The best gift options for you: Outright gift of cash Outright gift of appreciated securities Donor advised fund Gift in will or living trust Beneficiary designations 40-54 The best gift options for you: Outright gift of cash Outright gift of appreciated securities Donor advised fund Gift in will or living trust Beneficiary designations 55-69 The best gift options for you: Outright gift of appreciated securities Gift in will or living trust Charitable gift annuity Beneficiary designations Outright gift of real estate Charitable remainder trust Charitable lead trust 70+ The best gift options for you: Outright gift of appreciated securities Gift in will or living trust Charitable gift annuity Beneficiary designations Outright gift of life insurance Make a Tax-Free Gift With An IRA Outright gift of real estate Charitable remainder trust Charitable lead trust Cash Most popular ways to give this asset: Outright gift of cash Gift in will or living trust Charitable gift annuity Donor advised fund Charitable remainder trust Charitable lead trust Appreciated Securities Most popular ways to give this asset: Outright gift of appreciated securities Gift in will or living trust Charitable gift annuity Donor advised fund Charitable remainder trust Charitable lead trust Retirement Plan Assets Most popular ways to give this asset: Beneficiary designations Charitable remainder trust Make a Tax-Free Gift With An IRA Donor advised fund Life Insurance Most popular ways to give this asset: Outright gift of life insurance Beneficiary designations Real Estate Most popular ways to give this asset: Outright gift of real estate Gift in will or living trust Charitable gift annuity Charitable remainder trust Charitable lead trust Tangible Personal Property Most popular ways to give this asset: Outright gift or bargain sale Gift in will or living trust Charitable gift annuity Charitable remainder trust Under $25,000 The most popular options for a gift in this range: Outright gift of cash Outright gift of appreciated securities Donor advised fund Gift in will or living trust Beneficiary designations $25,000 to $99,999 The most popular options for a gift in this range: Outright gift of cash Outright gift of appreciated securities Donor advised fund Gift in will or living trust Charitable gift annuity Beneficiary designations $100,000 to $999,999 The most popular options for a gift in this range: Outright gift of appreciated securities Gift in will or living trust Beneficiary designations Charitable gift annuity Outright gift of life insurance Charitable remainder trust Charitable lead trust $1 million or more The most popular options for a gift in this range: Outright gift of appreciated securities Gift in will or living trust Beneficiary designations Charitable remainder trust Charitable lead trust Not sure how to get started? Answer a few simple questions and we’ll point you down the right path. × Modal header CloseNot Sure How to Begin Planning? Download Our FREE Personal Estate Planning Kit What’s New? Highest Rates in 16 Years: The Amazing Benefits of the Charitable Gift Annuity View All Articles Meet Our Donors Once a Coug, always a Coug: Words that have become a creed shared by WSU students, alumni, and supporters alike. (Read more) Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results. California residents: Annuities are subject to regulation by the State of California. Payments under such agreements, however, are not protected or otherwise guaranteed by any government agency or the California Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association. Oklahoma residents: A charitable gift annuity is not regulated by the Oklahoma Insurance Department and is not protected by a guaranty association affiliated with the Oklahoma Insurance Department. South Dakota residents: Charitable gift annuities are not regulated by and are not under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota Division of Insurance. Gift Planning Toolbox Suggested Bequest and Beneficiary Designations Language Legacy Associates Member Profile Town Centre Building, 3rd Floor • 255 E. 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