What to Give

Gifts of Cash
The simplest way to give is through a cash gift. Cash gifts must be deducted in the year of donation and are deductible up to 50% of your adjusted gross income.

Gifts of Real Estate
Property that you own outright and has appreciated in value can provide you significant benefits. You can deduct the fair market value of your gift, avoid all capital gains taxes and remove the property from your taxable estate. A gift to LC of a Life Estate interest in the property will allow you to retain use of the property and also get a taxable deduction. Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement if you wish to make a donation of real estate.

Gifts of Stocks and Other Securities
The best stocks to donate are those that have increased in value. Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement if you wish to make a donation of securities.

Gifts of Retirement Plan Assets
You can give assets from your retirement plan to LC and prevent them from significant reductions from taxes at your death. Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement if you wish to make a donation of retirement plan assets.

Gifts of Life Insurance
You can donate a life insurance policy to LC or name LC as the beneficiary. Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement if you wish to make a donation of life insurance.