Bequests
(Gift illustration)

How it works

You can provide now for a future gift to the University of South Carolina or its affiliated Foundations by including a bequest provision in your will or revocable trust.

The University of South Carolina or its affiliated Foundations receives the gift and applies it to the purpose(s) you specified.

Benefits

• Your assets remain in your control during your lifetime.
• You can modify your bequest if your circumstances change.
• You can direct your bequest to a particular purpose (be sure to check with the University of South Carolina or its affiliated Foundations to make sure your gift can be used as intended).
• There is no upper limit on the estate tax deductions that can be taken for charitable bequests.
• You know that your gift will benefit the University of South Carolina or its affiliated Foundations tomorrow just as you intend it to today.

For more information

Email us, complete the personal illustration form, or call us at (803) 777-4196 so that we can assist you through every step of the process.

The University of South Carolina
Office of Gift Planning
University Development
1600 Hampton Street, Suite 738
Columbia, SC 29208
Phone: (803) 777-4196
Fax: (803) 777-9708
Email: giftplan@mailbox.sc.edu