Why Consider a Planned Gift?
A planned gift is one of the most meaningful ways to support future Golden Rams. Most planned gifts, such as a gift through your will or trust, cost nothing today and allow you to create a lasting impact for generations of West Chester students.
There are many ways to make a planned gift. Explore the options below to find one that fits your goals and your legacy.
Popular Ways to Make a Lasting Impact
Whether you’re planning for your family, honoring a loved one, or supporting the future of West Chester University, explore some of the most common ways to make a planned gift.
Gifts in a will or trust
A gift through your will or trust is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to support WCU. Learn more or create your will or trust using our free planning tools today!
Beneficiary designations
A beneficiary designation lets you support WCU through assets such as IRAs, 401(k)s, and life insurance policies while potentially providing valuable tax advantages for your loved ones.
Ways to Give Today
Many gift options make an immediate impact at West Chester University while offering potential tax or financial benefits. Explore opportunities that might be right for you:
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing income for yourself or your loved ones, either now or in the future.
Stocks and securities
Donating appreciated stock or mutual funds may help reduce capital gains taxes while making an impact today.
Donor Advised Funds
Recommend grants to West Chester University Foundation as a tax-efficient way to give.
Cryptocurrency
Donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies as a tax-efficient way to support West Chester University Foundation.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and support our mission.
Please let us know if you’ve already included us in your estate plans!
When you let us know of your estate plans, it helps our team ensure your gift is designated according to your wishes and the legacy you intend at West Chester University. By doing so, you also join our planned giving society, the George Morris Philips Society.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Gifts of every size make a meaningful impact. Many donors choose to leave a percentage of their estate, allowing their gift to grow along with their estate over time.
Yes. Letting us know about your intentions is incredibly helpful, but you are always welcome to keep your gift anonymous.
No. We’ve partnered with FreeWill to help you create a will or trust at no cost. You can complete your plans using FreeWill or use the documents as a starting point before working with your attorney.
Yes. You can revise or update your estate plans at any time as your life and wishes change.
Yes. FreeWill will never share your personal information without your permission.
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Already included us in your estate plan? Let us know