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Gift Planning

What to Give

The simplest way to support Swarthmore is through cash gifts. But creative gifts of assets can include stocks, bonds, and property (real estate and personal property such as artwork). These provide you with charitable deductions and can offer additional tax savings as well.

Choose the category of assets below that best fits your situation.
 

Student with a candle. Links to Gifts of Cash, Checks, and Credit Cards
Gifts of Cash, Checks, and Credit Cards

A gift of cash is easy to make.
Two students walking together outside. Links to Beneficiary Designations
Beneficiary Designations

Beneficiary designations are one of the simplest and most flexible ways to make a gift.
Students presenting in class. Links to Donor-Advised Funds
Donor-Advised Funds

Consider making a grant to us from your donor-advised fund.
Students watering plants. Links to Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Gifts of Appreciated Securities

Smart gift planning combines charitable intent with cost-efficient planning techniques.
Student sitting in a chair. Links to Gifts from Retirement Plans
Gifts from Retirement Plans

Consider retirement-plan benefits for a significant gift to Swarthmore.
People on bikes. Links to Tangible Personal Property
Tangible Personal Property

Tangible property contributions provide charitable deductions based on a standard of "related use."
Students walking. Links to Gifts of Real Estate
Gifts of Real Estate

Most kinds of real estate may be donated to Swarthmore.

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