To make a current gift to Wentworth's Annual Fund, or to support a specific cause at the Institute.

• A credit card or check donation 
• Appreciated stock

• The satisfaction of having an immediate impact on the Institute
• Immediate income tax deduction
• Avoids capital gains tax (if you use appreciated assets)
• Giving Society membership

To make a significant gift without a large cost to yourself.

• Contributing a whole life insurance policy you no longer need
• Naming Wentworth as a sole-, co-, or contingent-beneficiary on an insurance policy

• Potential for a large gift to Wentworth now, without a large cost to yourself
• Current income tax deduction
• Possible future tax deductions for gifts to pay existing policy premiums
• Possible ability to use the cash value in your policy to fund a life-income gift
• Giving Society membership

To give retirement fund assets to charity rather than have your estate pay high tax rates on them.

• Naming Wentworth as the residual beneficiary of your retirement plans after your death

• You continue to withdraw assets during your lifetime
• Potential for a large gift to Wentworth later, which costs you nothing now
• Avoids high income and estate tax; leaves more to your family
• Has a huge impact on Wentworth's programs
• Giving Society membership

To give a gift of real estate.

• Making an outright gift of an asset no longer needed
• Making an outright gift of a highly appreciated piece of real estate
• Giving your personal residence, vacation home, or farm, but continuing to live there
• Selling the property to Wentworth at a "bargain" price

• For "bargain" sales, you receive both cash and a charitable deduction
• You can choose to give your residence, but continue to live there for the rest of your life
• Valuable charitable income tax deduction
• Comfort of knowing your home or sentimental property is being used to benefit the education of students
• Reduced estate taxes
• Possible capital gains tax savings
• Giving Society membership

To give a gift while simultaneously creating income for yourself.

• Creating a trust or gift annuity that pays you or your loved one(s) an income for life, or for a set number of years

• Receive (or provide a loved one) either a fixed or a variable income for life (or for a specified number of years)
• Receive an immediate tax deduction
• Leave a powerful gift to Wentworth
• Possible reduced probate costs and estate taxes
• Giving Society membership

To create a legacy after your lifetime.

• Naming Wentworth in your will, bequest, or trust
• Designating the residue, a set amount, or a percentage

• You keep control of your assets during your lifetime; you can make changes if your circumstances change
• Donation is exempt from federal estate tax
• Gift reduces your overall taxable estate
• Giving Society membership