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Ways to Make an Impact

• Stock and other securities
  • Consider making a gift of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and treasuries to William Mitchell. In addition to enjoying a tax deduction of the value of your gift, you can also avoid paying tax on the capital gains accumulated while holding the asset.
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• Cash and pledges
  • A gift of cash is an easy way to confirm your commitment to William Mitchell. You can deduct gifts of up to 50 percent of your adjusted gross income in the year they are donated.
• Real estate
  • A gift of real estate that you have held for more than one year entitles you to a charitable deduction for the property’s full fair market value, as determined by an independent appraisal.
• IRA and retirement assets
  • You can remember William Mitchell by naming the college as beneficiary of your retirement plan while continuing to retain the income benefits during your lifetime. After your death, William Mitchell benefits according to your wishes and your gift is not reduced by income or estate taxes.
• Income-producing gifts
  • You can make a gift to William Mitchell and at the same time receive a charitable income tax deduction and an income for yourself or your loved ones for life.
• Charitable lead trusts
  • These trusts provide income to William Mitchell for a predetermined number of years. The assets are then returned to the donor - or to another person designated at the donor's death or at the end of a term of years.
• Life insurance
  • If you name William Mitchell as owner and beneficiary of your life insurance policy, you will be eligible for an immediate tax deduction and subsequent tax deductions on any future policy premium payments you make.
• Estate gifts
  • Gifts through a will or living trust allow you to control the assets during your lifetime and make an impact on William Mitchell after your death. You can create a scholarship or other legacy in your name—or in honor of special friends or family.