How to Give

Create Your Legacy Through a Planned Gift

Charitable gifts help you meet your current philanthropic goals and extend your generosity well into the future. But did you know that a planned gift can also protect your assets, provide for your family, and guarantee you income for life? You can even make a significant impact through a gift that costs nothing in your lifetime (through a charitable bequest under your will).

Seven Ways to Make a Planned Gift

To read about one of the seven basic ways to make a planned gift, select the one below that best fits your situation.

Photo of two students in cap and gown laughing. Read about Gifts by Will

Gifts by WillMake a gift that costs nothing now.

Photo of people sitting around a table with flowers in formal wear. Read about Beneficiary Designations

Beneficiary DesignationsBeneficiary designations are one of the simplest and most flexible ways to make a gift.

Photo of a man speaking at a podium. Read about Gifts That Pay You Income

Gifts That Pay You IncomeYou can support Wentworth and retain income for yourself and loved ones.

Photo of students walking on campus. Read about Gifts That Protect Your Assets

Gifts That Protect Your AssetsLead trusts allow you to benefit Wentworth now, then your heirs.

Photo of students at graduation standing in a line and smiling. Read about Gifts from Retirement Plans

Gifts from Retirement PlansConsider retirement-plan benefits for a significant gift to Wentworth.

Photo of students holding up another student and smiling. Read about Gifts by Estate Note

Gifts by Estate NoteAn estate note is an irrevocable pledge or debt against the donor's estate.

Photo of a student with a laptop laughing. Read about What to Give

What to GiveGiving cash is simple, but giving assets such as stocks often offers additional tax savings.

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