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Beneficiaries

Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use to make your plans and designate us as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.

Qualified Charitable Distribution

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from an individual's IRA to a qualified charity, allowing individuals aged 70½ and older to fulfill their Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) while also donating to charity.

• Tax Benefits: QCDs can help reduce taxable income, potentially lowering your tax bracket and Social Security benefits.
• Contribution Limits: For tax year 2026, the annual limit for QCDs is $115,000 per individual.
• Eligibility: QCDs can only be made from certain types of IRAs, such as Traditional, Rollover, or Inherited IRAs, and cannot be used from 401(k)s or other employer plans.
• Charitable Organizations: The funds must be transferred directly to a qualified charity, which is verified by the IRS. 

Gift of Securities

Donating stock is another common way to contribute and will allow you to tax shelter gains on earnings. When stock is donated it is liquidated immediately to preserve value. The proceeds, minus any broker fees and/or commissions, are then allocated according to the donor’s wishes.

To make a stock gift to the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Foundation, please share the following information with your financial adviser:

Firm: D.A. Davidson & Co., DTC #0361
Account Name: ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Foundation
Account Number: 60016423

When making a gift of stock, please send a note as to where you would like your contribution to be directed.

Gift of Real Estate

Property is a gift-in-kind that can be donated to benefit ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ. Did you know that you can donate your house while you are still living in it and take a tax deduction for the value of the property? There are many ways to give a gift of real estate or property to benefit ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

Gift-In-Kind

A Gift-In-Kind is a donation of a tangible or intangible asset—such as art, books, equipment, vehicles, inventory, personal property, or professional services—that provides value to the college. These gifts directly support specific departments, ensuring students have access to the latest tools and resources for their education.

The Gift-In-Kind form can be found here: Gift in Kind Form

Matching Gifts

Did you know your gift to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ could go even further? Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double or even triple your contribution. Check with your human resources department to see if your employer participates and how to get started. In most cases, you will need a Tax ID: 23-7056213.