Planned Giving Options

There are many ways you can make a planned gift to Pratt, and each is associated with distinct benefits that allow you to meet your financial goals. Are you interested in receiving fixed payments now? Are you concerned about reducing estate taxes for your heirs? Do you want to avoid capital gains taxes on your property? The following chart shows how you can tailor a planned gift to fit your needs.

 

Choose This Option:         To Receive These Benefits:

Bequest	Reduce your estate tax
Name Pratt as a beneficiary on your life insurance policy	Receive a current tax deduction and possible future tax deductions
Name Pratt as a beneficiary in your retirement plan	Minimize taxation on retirement plan assets
Appreciated Securities and Real Estate	Avoid capital gains taxes on the sale of certain assets
Charitable Gift Annuity	Receive income tax deductions now and receive fixed payments during your lifetime
Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust	Receive a current tax deduction and fixed payments for life
Charitable Remainder Unitrust	Receive immediate income tax deductions and payments for life that have the potential to increase
Charitable Lead Trust	Reduce taxes on your estate for your heirs
IRA Rollover	Avoid income taxes on IRA distributions

In addition to meeting your financial needs, planned gifts of certain amounts can also advance an area at Pratt that matches your greatest interests. Do you want to provide for future architects? Do you want to further Pratt's chemistry and art curriculum? Do you want to enhance Pratt's landmark campus or help to fortify its endowment? The possibilities are practically limitless.