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Gifts that pay you back

Transfer securities, cash, or other property to Western Carolina University Foundation and we’ll manage the investment of the assets and pay an income to you, your designated beneficiaries, or both. Receive payments for the rest of your life or, in some cases, up to a certain number of years.

Explore income gift options

Learn about gift types that enable you to impact our organization while supporting yourself or loved ones for years to come.

Charitable Gift Annuities

Experience the best of both worlds: support our cause while receiving fixed payments for life with a Charitable Gift Annuity.

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Charitable Remainder Trusts

Tailor income streams, diversify assets, and leave a lasting legacy through the flexibility of a Charitable Remainder Trust.

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Charitable Lead Trusts

Enhance your giving strategy by providing immediate support to our cause, while safeguarding assets for loved ones later.

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Make a Gift…Leave A Legacy

Show your family how much you care by creating or updating your will or estate plan. When you make a gift to the Western Carolina University Foundation through your will, trust, or retirement plan, you’re helping support future Catamounts for years to come. Estate gifts offer creative, flexible strategies for your estate and charitable planning.

Dennis Fox

Alumnus to take advantage of tax changes allowing gifts from IRAs

The CRUT investments will generate a monthly payment to me as the participant and hopefully grow to be larger than the original investment when the residual is distributed to WCU upon my passing,” he said. “There are other channels that offer excellent avenues to fund charitable contributions. But, at the present for my wife and me, this program is an excellent opportunity to serve ourselves and to serve WCU.

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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.

Ben Pendry

Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement

Phone: 828-227-7124

Email: bjpendry@wcu.edu

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More ways to make an impact

Gifts in a will or trust

Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).

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Beneficiary designations

Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.

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Popular tax-smart gifts

Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them.

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