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Did you know there are creative ways to support James Madison University? Ways in which James Madison University, you and your loved ones all benefit at the same time?
Such giving techniques are called "planned gifts", because with thoughtful planning, you create win-win solutions for you and James Madison University.
Some examples are naming James Madison Foundation, Inc. in your will, make JMU beneficiary of your IRA, life insurance and/or retirement plan
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Will Planning Wizard
Not ready to draft your will? Use this Wizard to organize your assets and your goals.
Note: Information entered in the LegacyPlanner is not held by JMU - it's for personal use.
Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution
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Ways of Giving
IRA Charitable Rollover (QCD) Tool
70½ or older? Make a "Tax-Free" Gift Through Your IRA. The Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is an excellent way to show your support for James Madison University and receive tax benefits in return.
Tip of the Week
Variety is the spice of giving.
You can give almost any kind of highly appreciated property—such as closely-held stock, real estate, partnership interests, or valuable art—to a charitable remainder trust and receive major tax and income benefits.
So, all at once, you can:
- Receive income for life
- Take a charitable tax deduction
- Avoid all capital gains tax
- Support the mission of James Madison University
You can even allow your assets to accumulate tax-free until you "turn on the income spigot" at retirement or some other future event, such as the start of your child's education.
Read more, email us, or contact us at 540-568-8938.
The Madison Founders Society
Members of the Madison Founders Society have expressed their commitment to James Madison University through a very special and important form of financial support.
Plan-a-Gift ™
Interactive Plan-a-Gift™ will recommend the best gift plan to meet your individual needs based on your age, goals and assets, and will help James Madison University at the same time.
Explore More Gift Options
Will or Trust >
You can plan a gift that will not affect your cash flow.
Appreciated Securities >
Take advantage of appreciated securities, avoid tax.
Life Insurance >
Make a significant gift, no matter the size of your estate.
Retirement Plan >
Donate double-taxed assets and leave more to family.
Real Estate >
Donate a valuable asset, receive powerful tax benefits.
Personal Property >
Donate personal property, receive signifcant tax benefits.
Donor-Advised Fund >
Make a gift from your DAF, or name us a beneficiary.
Mineral Rights >
Gift mineral rights and receive a tax deduction.
Charitable Gift Annuity >
Give a gift of cash or stock, recieve income in return.
Deferred Gift Annuity >
Younger donors can make a gift and lower taxable income.
Personal Planning
Use these tools to start your gift to JMU. Learn More >.
Goals & Benefits
There are many ways to make a gift to JMU. Take a look at some of the options designed to help you to achieve different goals.
Professional Advisors
We can turn your clients' philanthropic dreams into reality.
Gift Calculators
Use these calculators to find the gift plan that works best for you and your family.
