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How to Give

How to Give

Find the Gift Model that is the Best Fit for You.

Giving to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

  • Bequest
    You designate Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as the beneficiary of your estate by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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  • IRA Rollover
    Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result you can make an IRA rollover gift this year and in future years.
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  • Beneficiary Designation Gifts
    You can designate Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment, or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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  • Charitable Gift Annuity
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Charitable Lead Trust
    You fund a trust that makes gifts to Saint Mary's University for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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  • Give It Twice Trust
    You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to Saint Mary's University.
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  • Life Estate Reserved
    You give your property to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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Take a look at our free resources for Planned Giving.