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Planned and other ways to give

There are many ways to give to the University of Nebraska. You can make a gift through your estate plan without giving any money right now, or you can make a gift that will return an income to you, such as an annuity. All of these gifts are referred to as planned gifts, because you are planning to provide the gift at a later date.

Other ways to give include the donation of property, stocks, bonds or mutual funds.

Regardless of the method you choose, you may designate your gift to the area that matters the most to you.

Planned giving resources

> Sample will language

> Gift calculator (opens in a new window)

> Resources for professional advisors (opens in a new window)

> University of Nebraska Foundation tax ID

Contact information

Specific contact information for our planned giving staff is available via our online directory or you can contact the foundation via the information below: 

University of Nebraska Foundation
402-458-1100 direct
800-432-3216 toll free
E-mail

Gifts that can be made without giving money now

  • Bequests through your will or revocable living trust.
  • Gifting a remainder interest in your home or farm, known as a retained life estate. You may receive a tax deduction now, but continue to live in your home or on your farm during your lifetime.
  • Transferring ownership of a paid-up life insurance policy you may no longer need.
  • Name the University of Nebraska Foundation as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
  • Designate the foundation as a beneficiary of your IRA or other qualified retirement plan.

Gifts that return income to you

  • Charitable gift annuities that pay you a fixed income for your lifetime.
  • Charitable remainder annuity trusts or unitrusts can pay fixed or variable income with the remainder going to the fund you designate.

Other ways to give

  • You may also donate property–commercial, residential or agricultural.
  • You may donate stocks, bonds or mutual funds.
  • You may make a gift of grain.
  • In many cases, an employer may match your gift.

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