By making a planned gift, you can support WCU and secure your future. Your gift will be made to the WCU Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting WCU and offering donors like you the maximum tax benefits allowed by law.
There are many simple, ways to make a planned gift, including bequests, IRA charitable rollovers (Qualified Charitable Distributions), charitable gift annuities, and beneficiary designations (naming Western as a beneficiary in your IRA, life insurance policy or other financial accounts, allowing these assets to pass directly to the WCU Foundation). Including WCU Foundation in your estate plans guarantees that the University will continue to inspire and educate future generations.
There are many planned gifts that won’t affect your existing financial resources, but will have a significant impact on Western Colorado University Foundation. Give to the institution you care so much about, while maintaining control and flexibility.
A bequest is a gift provision in your will or revocable living trust. All assets, including cash, securities, real estate, and tangible personal property, may be transferred to Western Colorado University Foundation at the end of your life.
When determining the right gift option, it’s vital to first decide your most important personal and family goal. This could range from maximizing tax benefits to preserving assets for your heirs.
Each and every day, donors to WCU Foundation are contributing to our mission and helping our institution make a lasting impact on students' lives. Read some of their stories.