Ways to give

A gift of cash or property made through a will or living trust leaves a lasting legacy to the designation of your choice. Saint Martin’s can be named as a beneficiary of an estate, as the recipient of a stated dollar sum or as a residual beneficiary. 

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Charitable gift annuities are life-income gifts. Donors may transfer assets now, receiving a charitable deduction for a portion of the transfer, and they, or a beneficiary, receive income for the rest of their life, or a fixed period of time. 

Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) are tax-saving alternatives for people who want to make a substantial gift. CRTs are income plans that allow the donor to make a gift to Saint Martin’s, while retaining the interest income for their lifetime (or term of years), or for the lifetime of a named beneficiary. When the trust ends, the remaining assets pass to Saint Martin’s for the designation of the donor’s choice. 

Gifts-in-kind are non-monetary items of tangible personal property such as art, books, equipment, and other personal assets or materials that provide value to the University. To make an in-kind donation please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 360-438-4366. 

Life insurance can provide the opportunity to make a substantial gift. A policy that is no longer required for its original purpose may be transferred to Saint Martin’s. New or existing policies naming the University as beneficiary may be used as long-term planned gifts. 

Thousands of companies nationwide match their employees’ charitable contributions. Some even match retiree and spousal contributions. Learn if your company matches.

Real estate that has appreciated in value can be of great value as a gift to Saint Martin’s.

Stocks and bonds, or other forms of securities that have appreciated in value, offer our donors significant tax advantages. Gifted securities are tax-deductible at their market value on the date of the gift, and subject to charitable gift regulations.