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- Gift Plans
- Personal Planning
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
Let us help you plan for the future with our new will creation platform! We care about our alumni and know it can be intimidating to take the first steps in creating a will. We want to make it as easy as possible. Here is an opportunity to create your legacy and support the causes you care about the most. We make estate planning accessible, simple, personal, secure, and FREE!
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
Learn MoreLegislation Affecting Philanthropy
Ways of Giving
IRA Charitable Rollover (QCD) Tool
70 ½ 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
You're never too young.
Planning ahead is not just for the elderly. Neither are planned gifts. Right now you may be focused on accumulating assets and providing for your family obligations. But you can also support our mission in a long-lasting way. It's easier than you think. We are so grateful for your loyalty and generosity support, and we offer giving techniques that fit your circumstances now and maximize your ability to give. Please contact us and we'll tell you more about the giving tools that work well for younger donors.
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.
