Planned Giving

Maximize your philanthropic goals

  • Make a difference in people's lives and always be remembered for your contribution
  • Benefit yourself, your family and Fellowship of Catholic University Students with your planned gift
  • Help us fulfill our mission for many years and generations to come
  • Help further our mission with the

    IRA Charitable Rollover

    ACT NOW! If you are 70½ or older, avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA

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  • Planned Giving

    Maximize your philanthropic goals

    • Make a difference in people's lives and always be remembered for your contribution
    • Benefit yourself, your family and Fellowship of Catholic University Students with your planned gift
    • Help us fulfill our mission for many years and generations to come
  • You know it's better to give than to receive.

    What if you could do both?

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  • Free Wills Guide

    Are you starting to plan your End of Year Giving?

    Planning early can provide you with a lot of benefits: you can save money, you can make sure your family is happy and you can gain peace of mind. There is another kind of plan — a personalized estate plan - that can provide you with the same benefits. Click here to learn how we can help you develop your estate plan.

Learn About Wills and Bequests


What are the benefits of making a bequest?

  1. You leave a lasting legacy to be remembered
  2. You lessen the burden of taxes on your family
  3. You may receive estate tax savings

How can I learn more?


How do I make a bequest?

A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to family, friends or Fellowship of Catholic University Students as part of your estate plan.


What are my options?

A bequest can be made in several ways:
  1. You can gift a specific dollar amount or asset
  2. You can gift a percentage of your estate
  3. You can gift from the balance or residue of your estate
  4. You can make a beneficiary designation of certain assets

How do I get started?


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