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I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.-Maya Angelou

Planned Giving

You have the ability to leave a long lasting legacy at UWSP. Planned giving is a way to show your support for years to come.

How do I start?

  • 1. Select a professional advisor to work with you to maximize your benefits from your planned gift
  • 2. Questions to ask your professional advisor:
    • a. How can I make the most of my charitable giving plans?
    • b. What assets can I use to set up a fund or trust?
    • c. When are the right circumstances and times to start structuring my donations and contributions?
    • d. How can I be sure that my gift will be used per my specifications?
    • e. What are the tax benefits of making a donation to UWSP?

Bequests
Bequests, or naming UWSP as a beneficiary in your will or trust document is the most common form of planned giving.

For many, a bequest is a means of making a much larger gift than possible while you may be drawing an income from your investments. Such bequests are exempt from federal or state estate taxes. A properly planned bequest can even result in a larger estate passing on to your heirs.

Language for bequests
You can make a bequest to UWSP by inserting certain language in your will or trust document. State laws pertaining to wills and bequests vary widely, so please consult your attorney when including a bequest in your will.

SAMPLE BEQUEST LANGUAGE*

For an outright bequest in will

Specific dollar amount: "I bequeath the sum of $_______ to the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Foundation, Inc., of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to be used or disposed of as its Board of Directors in its sole discretion deems appropriate."

Specific property (personal property): "I bequeath (DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY) to the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Foundation, Inc., of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to be used or disposed of as its Board of Directors in its sole discretion deems appropriate."

Specific property (real estate): "I devise all of my right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at (DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY) to the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Foundation, Inc., of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to be used or disposed of as its Board of Directors in its sole discretion deems appropriate."

Share of, or entire residue of estate

"I give and bequeath (all/or _____%) of the remainder of my property to the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Foundation, Inc., of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to be used or disposed of as its Board of Directors in its sole discretion deems appropriate."

Conditional bequest in will: "If my husband/wife does not survive me, I bequeath the sum of $_______ to the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Foundation, Inc., of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to be used or disposed of as its Board of Directors in its sole discretion deems appropriate."

If the gift to the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Foundation, Inc., is for a purpose other than the Foundation's unrestricted use, insert the restriction in place of the words "to be used or disposed of as its Board of Directors in its sole discretion deems appropriate." For example:

"I bequeath the sum of $_______to the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Foundation, Inc., of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, for the following use and purpose: (DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE)."

In the event of a gift a subject to a restriction, you may wish to add one of the following provisions:

"However, I impose no legal or equitable obligation in this regard."
or
"If in the judgment of the Board of Directors of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Foundation, Inc., of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, it becomes impossible to accomplish the purposes of this gift, the income or principal may be used for such related purposes and in such manner as determined by its Board of Directors."

 

* Recommended by Foundation Corporate Counsel   Bequest Language 6.01

For more information contact: Deb Anstett, Director of Annual Giving, UWSP Foundation, 1-800-858-5267