Financial security and support for St. Lawrence University
Life is full of competing priorities. Often the things we want to do don't coordinate with what we know we need to do. If you are in or approaching retirement, you know that one priority is making sure you have enough income. Yet, you may also want to continue your support of favorite charities such as St. Lawrence University. Saving and charitable giving don’t have to be competing priorities. Enter the St. Lawrence charitable gift annuity! Consider achieving two of your priorities at once - both income and charitable support.
The benefits of establishing a charitable gift annuity
A charitable gift annuity with St. Lawrence University is simple. You make a gift to St. Lawrence of cash or appreciated securities, and St. Lawrence agrees to pay up to two individuals - most commonly you and your spouse - a fixed income for life. The payments never fluctuate and are not affected by changes in the economy or financial markets. St. Lawrence University will give you a simple agreement for your records. Then just wait for the payments. In return for your gift, you will get an income tax charitable deduction for a portion of your gift. In almost every case some of your annuity payments will be partially tax-free for a time. Two priorities accomplished - additional retirement income and generous support for St. Lawrence University.
How to establish a charitable gift annuity with St. Lawrence University.
Once you decide to move forward to establish a charitable gift annuity with St. Lawrence University, here is the process. We will guide you every step of the way.
- Contact the Planned Gifts office to ensure that the age(s) of the annuitant(s) meet the gift annuity policies at St. Lawrence University.
- If you have not received a financial illustration for the gift you are considering, request the illustration from the Planned Gifts office.
- Request a Gift Annuity Application form from the Planned Gifts office.
- Complete the information on the application.
- Send the Gift Annuity Application to the Planned Gifts office at St. Lawrence University.
- If you are using a check to fund the gift, enclose your check with the application.
- Shortly after your application is received you will be sent a Charitable Gift Annuity Agreement, along with tax reporting information for when you file your income taxes.
- You'll need to sign the Charitable Gift Annuity Agreement and return it to St. Lawrence University. St. Lawrence will provide a fully signed agreement to you.