Gifts Beyond your CheckbookGiving Appreciated Assets

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  Gifts of Stocks and Bonds

  Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to the University of Indianapolis.
  
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  Gifts of Real Estate

  Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can make a great gift to the University of Indianapolis.
  
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  Gifts of Retirement Assets

  Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan is an excellent way to make a gift to the University of Indianapolis.
  
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  Gifts of Insurance

  A gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to the University of Indianapolis. If you have a life insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose, consider making a gift of your insurance policy. For example, you may have purchased a policy to provide for minor children and they are now financially independent adults.
  
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  Gifts of Business Interests

  As a business owner, you have the opportunity not only to build your business and accumulate wealth for yourself and your family, but also to accomplish your philanthropic goals through charitable planning. A gift of your corporate stock or assets can provide you with tax and income benefits and help further our educational mission.
  
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  Bargain Sale

  We purchase your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.