Compare Gift Plans

Click on the gift plans that interest you to learn more about how they can help you and us reach our goals.

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Outright Gifts

Gifts of Appreciated Securities Receive a significant tax break by making a gift of appreciated securities.
Gifts of Business Interests Give the University of South Carolina or one of its affiliated foundations an interest in a closely held or family business.
Gifts of Real Estate Make a substantial gift to the University of South Carolina or one of its affiliated foundations through a transfer of residential, commercial, or undeveloped real estate.
Gifts of Partnership Interests Support the University of South Carolina or one of its affiliated foundations by transferring an interest in a real estate or oil and gas partnership.
Gifts of Personal Property Donate books, artwork, or equipment and secure an income tax deduction.

Estate Gifts

Gifts by Will or Living Trust Give to the University of South Carolina or one of its affiliated foundations without affecting your cash flow during your lifetime.
Gifts of Retirement Plans Donate your retirement plan to the University of South Carolina or one of its affiliated foundations, preserving its value, while using more tax-advantaged assets to benefit your heirs.
Gifts of Life Insurance Create a significant endowment for the University of South Carolina or one of its affiliated foundations without dipping into your capital assets.

Gifts That Partner With Us

Charitable Bargain Sales Receive a charitable income tax deduction plus cash to purchase other property through an arrangement that is part gift and part sale.
Charitable Gift Annuity Receive a fixed payment for life and significant tax benefits.
Deferred Charitable Gift Annuity Build retirement earnings by deferring the onset of annuity payments.
Charitable Lead Trusts Freeze the taxable value of your appreciating assets by using them to make charitable gifts today and pass them back to family members later.
Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts Combine a charitable gift with a predictable fixed income payout by placing your donation into an individually managed trust.
Retained Life Estate Donate your home to the University of South Carolina or one of its affiliated foundations and continue to live there rent free.
Charitable Remainder Unitrusts Create a trust agreement in which you transfer assets and retain income. When the payment period ends, the University of South Carolina or one of its affiliated foundations receives a gift. Funding the trust with long-term appreciated assets generates no capital gains tax liability.

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