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“A Reasonable Thing To Do”
“With an IRA Charitable Rollover, you can take money out before taxes. Instead of 15-20% going to the government, you can give more because it’s coming off the top. It’s a very reasonable thing to do.”
— Dr. Ellen Veed
Types of Planned Gifts
Charitable Gift Annuity
Your Goal
- Receive fixed income for life
- Avoid capital gains tax
- Enjoy the benefit of tax savings from a charitable deduction
How It Works
- You transfer your cash or appreciated property to the FHSU Foundation in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed income for the remainder of your life
Your Benefits
- Charitable tax deduction
- Fixed income for life
- Partial bypass of capital gain
- Possible tax-free payments
Charitable Remainder Trust
Your Goal
- Transfer your appreciated property without paying capital gains tax
- Enjoy regular income for life or a term of years
- Receive the benefit of tax savings from a charitable deduction
How It Works
- You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable trust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with income for life or a term of years
Your Benefits
- Charitable tax deduction
- Income for life or a term of years
- Possible income growth over time
- Avoidance of capital gains tax
Life Estate Reserved
Your Goal
- Remain in your home for life
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction
How It Works
- You give your property to the FHSU Foundation but retain the right to use the property during your life
Your Benefits
- Charitable tax deduction
- Lifetime use of property
Appreciated Property
Your Goal
- Avoid capital gains tax on the transfer of your appreciated property
- Enjoy the benefit of tax savings from a charitable deduction at current fair market value
How It Works
- You transfer your appreciated property to the FHSU Foundation
Your Benefits
- Avoidance of capital gains tax
- Allowed to use current fair market value
Bequest
Your Goal
- Maintain control of your assets during life
- Make a gift to FHSU at your death
How It Works
- You designate the FHSU Foundation as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust, IRA, life insurance policy, or other instrument
Your Benefits
- Estate tax charitable deduction
- Life use and ownership of your property
Estate Will Help Students For Decades
“For years, I had intended to put an estate plan in place. I knew it was an important thing to do, however, I assumed that it would be cumbersome and time consuming.
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the process is quite simple.“
Leading The Way
A select group of generous and visionary individuals ensure the strong future of Fort Hays State University.
Learn more about how these leaders are impacting FHSU as members of the Wooster Society.
