Gift Planning

Welcome to your resource for charitable gift planning!

It's no secret that the programs of Gustavus Adolphus College depend upon your goodwill. We've created this easy-to-understand Web site to help you dream a little, about our future and yours. There are many easy giving options from which you can choose—strategies that enhance your personal well being, as well as Gustavus.

If you're not sure where to begin, try our Build Your Gift planner. By answering a few basic questions, this interactive tool steps you through the process of narrowing down your choices. It's fun and easy to use!

If you already have gift options in mind, click on Compare Gifts to see how your choices match up or click on eBrochures to request specific information on a planning option. If you get lost, rest assured that we're always here to help. Simply contact Laurie L. Dietrich '80 at 507-933-6043 or ldietric@gustavus.edu with any questions. Happy dreaming!

Check Out Our Monthly Feature Articles:

Legislation Lets You Use Your IRA to Help Others

If you are 70½ or older, you have a unique opportunity to make a tax-free gift to Gustavus Adolphus College from your IRA before Dec. 31, 2009.

3 Steps to End-of-the-Year Tax Savings

A preliminary look at your taxes this year may have you scrambling for additional deductions, often in the form of charitable gifts. Take these three steps to ensure savings yet this year.

Prepare Your Estate for 2010 Tax Law Changes

As we prepare to ring in 2010, we also need to prepare for some major tax law changes?unless Congress intervenes soon. Take a look at these three changes that may affect your estate plans should something unexpected happen to you.

Leave Your Legacy?Twice

If you are in a position to stop receiving payments from a charitable life income gift, you can benefit from an additional income tax charitable deduction.