Gifts that pay you back
Transfer securities, cash, or other property to Rutgers University and we’ll manage the investment of the assets and pay a fixed payout 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
Charitable Gift Annuities
Support Rutgers while receiving fixed payments for life with a Charitable Gift Annuity.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Tailor income streams, diversify assets, and leave a lasting legacy through the flexibility of a Charitable Remainder Trust.
Charitable Lead Trusts
Enhance your giving strategy by providing immediate support to Rutgers, while safeguarding assets for loved ones later.
Create a Lasting Impact at Rutgers
At Rutgers, our commitment to academic excellence, building community, and advancing the common good shapes everything we do. A gift in your will or trust helps ensure these enduring values continue to guide the University for generations to come, empowering future students, strengthening communities, and creating a brighter future for all.
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Our team is available to discuss your philanthropic goals and explore giving options that align with your values, family, and financial priorities.
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More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
These are the most common type of planned gift. Learn more or get started with a free online will or trust tool.
Beneficiary designations
Retirement assets like IRAs and 401(k)s can be among the most tax-efficient assets to leave to charity, helping maximize your impact while preserving other assets for loved ones.
Popular tax-smart gifts
Many donors choose to give non-cash assets because they may provide tax advantages while maximizing charitable impact.