Learn which assets are most commonly used to fund a gift.

 

Cash

One of the most common ways to make a gift to UVM is to write a check, make a gift using a credit card, or donate online.

Appreciated Securities

Giving appreciated stock that you have owned for more than one year is one of the most tax-advantaged ways to make charitable gifts. With careful planning, you can reduce your capital gains tax while supporting UVM.

Retirement Assets

A gift of your retirement assets, such as an employee retirement plan, IRA, or tax-sheltered annuity, is an excellent way to make a gift. A gift of these assets can shield you or your heirs from taxes while funding UVM’s future.

Life Insurance

Life insurance is a valuable asset for making a charitable gift. You can make a gift of a life insurance policy without diminishing other investments or assets earmarked for family members.

Real Estate

A gift of real estate allows you to preserve your cash assets, receive tax and income advantages, and make a significant charitable gift to UVM.

Personal Property

A gift of artwork, coins, antiques, or other personal property can be an excellent way to support UVM.

Talk to Us

For more information, please contact Cheryl Brodowski, Director of Legacy Giving:

phone(802) 656-8417

Cheryl.Brodowski@uvm.edu

 

Quotation MarkI give back because people’s journeys in life are important to me...especially when it moves the needle toward civility, kindness, equity, and justice."

- WANDA HEADING-GRANT ’87, G’03