Appreciated Stock

Gifts such as appreciated stock provide a double tax benefit

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Sample Bequest Language

Check here for language to use when making a gift through your will.

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IRA Rollovers

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 made permanent the qualified charitable distribution (QCD) transfer provision, which is popularly known as the IRA charitable rollover.

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Donor-Advised Fund

Many individuals like being able to make a single donation when the timing is right and deciding later which charities to support.

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Welcome to Gift Planning

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Planning a gift is a wonderful way to show your support and appreciation for Beloit College and its mission while accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals. With smart planning, you may actually increase the size of your estate and/or reduce the tax burden on your heirs. Just as important, you will know that you have made a meaningful contribution to Beloit College.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with various gift options by exploring How to Give and What to Give. Then compare gift options and/or calculate how these gifts could work for you. And of course, please contact us for assistance or to discuss your personal situation and objectives.

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Popular Ways to Support Beloit

Explore four giving options that help many of our donors meet their goals.

Gifts by Will or Bequest

Gifts with Appreciated Stock

Gift from your IRA and Qualified Charitable Distributions

Gifts That Pay You Income

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Name Beloit as a Beneficiary

Make a significant gift for the programs you wish to support at Beloit College. Contact us to tell us of your intent, and we will assist you with the details of the transfer.

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Planned Giving Blog

National Make-A-Will Month: The Perfect Time to Create or Review Your Will

August 2026

Do you have a will that reflects your current personal and charitable goals? If not, now is the time to act! Read more for answers to four key questions about creating your will.

What Types of Assets Can You Give to Support Your Favorite Charities?

July 2026

What are the best types of assets to give to support the causes that mean the most to you? Read more to explore your options for tax-smart charitable giving.

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How to Leave a Charitable Legacy and Provide for Adult Children with Your IRA

June 2026

It is possible to use IRA assets to provide for both loved ones and your favorite charitable causes. Read more to learn about the most tax-advantaged ways to arrange your gifts.

Four Tax-Saving Opportunities to Benefit Nonitemizers This Year

May 2026

Do you know all the ways you can benefit from smart tax planning this year? Read more to learn about four opportunities to maximize both your tax savings and philanthropic impact.

How the New Legislation Impacts Your Taxes This Year and Beyond

April 2026

Do you know how the new legislation will affect your taxes this year and beyond? Read more to learn about the opportunities available to you for this and future tax seasons.