Welcome to the Office of Gift Planning’s website—your up-to-date
estate planning resource to ensure both St. John's future and your
own. We have provided helpful tools to explain your giving
options, which can help save you money and leave a legacy for
future generations.
St. Vincent de Paul, founder of the Congregation of the Mission,
understood the underserved and sought to meet their needs both
physically and spiritually. St. John’s University, in the
Vincentian tradition continues the same mission; our students
matter and we seek to give them a quality education that will
propel them towards successful careers and lives. You can
help ensure the future of St. John’s mission and students by
including the University in your estate plan.
Already made a planned gift to St.
John’s?
If you’ve already included St. John’s in your estate plan, we would
like to personally thank you and invite you to join the McCallen
Society, our planned giving society.
If you have any questions, I encourage you to consult your
financial advisor and contact Susan Damiani, Director of Gift
Planning at (718) 990-7562 or e-mail damianis@stjohns.edu
News and Stories
Oh What A Night
The event was held June 14 on the Queens
campus at Taffner Field House which was transformed into a gorgeous
venue for the night. Attendees enjoyed sumptuous food, great music
and the company of fellow alumni and friends of the University.
Members of the classes of 1958, 1968 and 1983 wore commemorative
medals to mark their 50th, 40th and 25th year anniversaries,
respectively. Read
more and view the photos of this event.
Day of Reflection Prompts
Gratitude
An intimate group of McCallen Society members and their guests
participated in a special “Day of Reflection” held at St. John’s
University’s Oakdale campus on Thursday, May 8. The day
included breakfast, opportunities to ponder personal spirituality
and a tour of the scenic Oakdale campus. Read
more about this event.
Financial Articles
Getting Started: Charitable Lead
Trusts
When people
think about providing an inheritance to children and making a
significant charitable gift through their estates, a vehicle known
as the "charitable lead trust" is an excellent method to accomplish
both objectives. Read
more.
You Still Have Time to Change Your
Story
Learn why IRA or 401(k) assets, when you name an individual as
beneficiary, can be considered the unwanted inheritance. Read more.
8 Ways to a Better Estate
Plan
If you haven't done so already, today is the day to begin planning
your estate. Thinking ahead can save you many tax dollars, and with
estate tax rates as high as 45 percent, this should be of primary
importance to you. Read
more.
Create a Will that Works
If not properly planned, your will may cause headaches or
problems for your loved ones and fail to fulfill your wishes.
Fortunately, we have solutions. Read
more.
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