How to Give
Giving to Furman can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.
We strongly recommend consulting your tax and/or legal professionals before finalizing your planned gift. Click here for a list of Furman alumni attorneys who may be able to assist with your estate planning needs.
If you have already included Furman in your estate plans and have not shared that with us, we would be honored to celebrate your gift and welcome you to the Legacy Society. You can share the details of your gift by completing a planned gift letter of intent and returning it to our office.
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BequestYou may designate Furman as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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IRA RolloverCongress 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 GiftsYou can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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Charitable Remainder UnitrustYou may 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 can 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 may 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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Sale and UnitrustYou can give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust. When the property sells, you receive cash and 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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Life Estate ReservedYou may give your property to Furman University but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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Donor Advised FundsYou can 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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