Gifts Having Immediate Impact
Leaving a legacy is not as difficult as one may think. There are many ways to make a lasting impact at the University of Georgia
Cash
A gift of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift.
Donor Advised Funds
Making a distribution from your DAF to the University of Georgia Foundation is a great way to make a gift.
Stocks and Bonds
Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization.
Real Estate
Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can make a great gift to our organization.
IRA Rollover
If you are 70½ or older, you can transfer up to $105,000 directly from your IRA to the University of Georgia Foundation every year without paying income taxes on the distribution.
Gifts Taking Effect After Death
Your Will
You designate University of Georgia Foundation to receive a bequest through your will or trust.
Retirement Assets
Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan is an excellent way to make a gift to our organization.
Life Insurance
A gift of life insurance is a great way to leverage your impact at Georgia allowing you to make a sizeable gift for pennies on the dollar.
Life Estate
Gift your real estate, take a tax deduction, but retain the right to use the property during your life.
Donor Advised Funds
Making the University of Georgia Foundation a beneficiary of your DAF is a great way to make a gift to our organization.
Gifts Generating Income
Charitable Gift Annuity
Make a gift, get a tax deduction and receive payments for life.
Charitable Remainder Unitrust
You 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.
Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
You 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.