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How to Give

How to Give

Giving toward the future at CSUSB can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

  • Gifts by Will or Trust
    You create a charitable gift for CSUSB through your will, trust, or beneficiary designation form, also referred to as a charitable bequest.
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  • Qualified Charitable Distribution
    You can transfer funds from your IRA directly to CSUSB, known as a qualified charitable distribution, and the gift will satisfy your required minimum distribution if you are over 70½.
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  • Donor Advised Funds
    You contribute to an invested fund, where you are able to make charitable recommendations during your lifetime while receiving a current tax deduction. When you pass, your loved ones can carry on your legacy of giving.
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  • Beneficiary Designation Gifts
    You can designate CSUSB as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment, or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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  • Charitable Gift Annuities
    You transfer cash or appreciated property to CSUSB in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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  • Charitable Remainder Trust
    You transfer cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder trust. The trust sells your property tax- free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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  • Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
    You transfer cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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  • Charitable Lead Trust
    You fund a trust that makes a gift to CSUSB for a number of years. Your family then receives the trust remainder with a substantial tax savings.
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  • Sale and Unitrust
    You give a portion of your property to CSUSB to fund a charitable remainder trust, and when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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  • Bargain Sale
    We purchase your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
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  • Give It Twice Trust
    You provide your children with a stream of income while also making a significant impact with a gift to CSUSB.
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  • Retained Life Estate
    You deed your property to CSUSB now but retain the right to continue to live in and manage the property yourself for the rest of your life.
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  • Pooled Income Funds
    Your gift goes into an investment pool that functions like a mutual fund. Investment returns are paid to you and/or other beneficiaries for life, after which your gift is withdrawn and used to support your designated purpose at CSUSB.
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