How to Give

Giving to Union College 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
  Designate Union as the beneficiary of your assets by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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• Qualified Charitable Distribution
  Congress has enacted a permanent Qualified Charitable Distribution provision. As a result, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution this year and in future years.
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• Donor Advised Funds
  Fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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• Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  Designate Union as a beneficiary of your retirement, investment or bank account or of your life insurance policy.
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• Charitable Gift Annuity
  Transfer your cash or appreciated property to Union College in exchange for fixed payments (with rates based on your age) from Union for the rest of your life.
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• Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  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
  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
  Fund a trust that makes gifts to Union for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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• Gift and Bequest
  A gift and bequest is a combination of a current gift and a charitable gift made in your will or trust. It is an easy way to support Union today and plan for a lasting future impact.
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• Endowment Gifts
  An endowment is a fund you can create at Union now or in the future to achieve the impact you desire.
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• IRA to Gift Annuity Rollover
  You may be looking for a way to help further Union's mission and enhance your income. If you are 70½ or older, you can make a one-time IRA rollover to fund a charitable gift annuity and receive fixed payments for life.
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