How to Give
Your gift to Boston University can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift type 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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IRA RolloverCongress has enacted a permanent extension of the IRA Charitable Rollover.
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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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Charitable Gift AnnuityYou 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 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 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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Donor Advised FundsYou fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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Flip UnitrustYou give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive income for life.
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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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Give It Twice TrustYou provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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Retained Life EstateYou give your property to our organization but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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