Creative Ways to Give

There are many ways to make a donation that also take into consideration your personal circumstances and the needs of your heirs.  Review the following options.

How to Make a Planned Gift
Explore the value of charitable gifts that require a little thought, but pay off in big benefits to you, your family and St. John’s University.

Bequests
Learn how to help others and St. John’s University by using one of the most popular and simple ways to make a gift.

Charitable Gift Annuities
Read more about how to make a donation and, in turn receive a fixed annuity payment each year for life.

Charitable Remainder Trusts
In the right circumstances, this plan can increase your income, reduce your taxes, unlock appreciated investments, rid you of investment worries and ultimately provide very important support.

Memorials and Endowments
Discover a powerful way to make a gift to us in your name or in the name of a loved one while realizing tax benefits for your kindness.

Pooled Income Funds
Join with others in generating additional income now that can later be used to supplement your retirement income.

Charitable Lead Trusts
Make a donation now while reducing tax costs for your future heirs.

For additional information on gift planning, contact Susan Damiani, Director of Gift Planning, at (718) 990-7562 or e-mail damianis@stjohns.edu

 

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