Simply put, planned giving is the process of coordinating gifts to nonprofit or charitable organizations with your overall estate plan. Your primary reason for making a gift to the VSU Foundation is to support the work and mission of VSU. However, once you have decided to contribute, the gift should be structured to obtain the maximum tax benefits. Federal tax laws are very favorable toward charitable giving and there are many ways to benefit from a tax savings standpoint.

Planned gifts can be current or deferred. usually they are gifts of assets other than cash, such as stocks, bonds, real estate or other personal property. Deferred gifts include bequests, life income gifts such as charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, pooled income fund, insurance, retirement plan gifts, and life estate contracts. Under certain circumstances, tax savings can be substantial which can result in an increase in inheritance for your heirs. Generally, gift planning can result in savings on income taxes, capital gains taxes and estate taxes.

Won't you join us in our mission to provide exemplary education to students in South Georgia and to continue to improve the quality of life for all in our region? By planning to make an important gift to VSU through the Foundation, you can become a partner in excellence in education and cultural contributions to our region. Contact Sandra Fletcher, (229) 333-7441, for additional information.