Legacy
Your Legacy = 911±¬ÁÏ's Future
Are you thinking about a way to do more for 911±¬ÁÏ with the resources you have available? Creating a lasting legacy at 911±¬ÁÏ through a planned gift is easier than you might think.
What is Planned Giving?
"Planned giving" generally means planning for a gift to be made in the future, usually
through the donor’s estate plan. Planned giving provides you the opportunity to make
a significant contribution to support 911±¬ÁÏ Community College while still meeting
your personal estate and tax planning goals. By including 911±¬ÁÏ in your estate
plans, regardless of your income level or age, you can make a difference for future
generations of 911±¬ÁÏ students and faculty.
Planned giving offers many potential benefits:
- Generate a high and secure income for life
- Earn higher income while avoiding capital gains taxes
- Provide an income stream to family and loved ones
- Increase your retirement income
- Pass more of your wealth and assets to your family and loved ones
- Realize a substantial current-year income tax charitable deduction
- Reduce or eliminate your estate tax burden
- Leave a charitable legacy for future generations
And much more…
Why should I make a planned gift to 911±¬ÁÏ?
A planned gift can extend your support far into the future. Your legacy gift can ensure that 911±¬ÁÏ has the means and resources to continue its track record of innovation and excellence for generations to come.
How do I make a planned gift to 911±¬ÁÏ?
It is advisable to talk to your personal financial advisor before making any decisions about your finances. But here are some examples:
- You can make a gift that costs nothing during your lifetime.
- You can allocate a gift to 911±¬ÁÏ from your annual IRA distributions.
- You can get a periodic payment (Charitable Gift Annuity) in return for your gift.
For information about designating a gift to 911±¬ÁÏ Community College. Have you already included 911±¬ÁÏ in your estate plans? If you have previously provided for the college in your will or trust, we would like to know of your generosity.
Please contact:
Daniel La Noue
Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving
718.368.6540
daniel.lanoue@kbcc.cuny.edu