Assets You Can Give

Appreciated Securities
The IRS allows you one of its most significant tax breaks for gifts of appreciated securities.

Business Interests
Give Michigan State University an interest in a closely-held or family business.

Cash
Maximize your charitable deduction and deliver immediate benefits to Michigan State University.

Life Insurance

  • New Policy - You can fund a future gift for us from your income instead of capital.
  • Paid-Up Policy - Give us a policy whose coverage you no longer need.
  • Gift-Replacement - Create a life-income gift for yourself; use insurance proceeds to restore the value of your gift to benefit your heirs.

Partnership Interests
Support Michigan State University by transferring an interest in a real estate or oil-and-gas partnership.

Personal Property
Donate books, artwork, or equipment and secure an income tax deduction.

Real Estate
Make a substantial gift to Michigan State University through a transfer of residential, commercial, or undeveloped real estate.

Retirement Plans
The balance of your retirement plan may be worth more when donated to Michigan State University than to your heirs.




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