Gift Planning

Life Insurance to Replace Gift


An important but frequently overlooked role of life insurance is the one it can play in charitable gift planning. Life insurance itself can be the direct funding medium for a gift, permitting the donor to make a substantial gift (face value of policy) for a relatively modest annual outlay (i.e., the premium payment). Life insurance can also be used to replace an asset that has been given to Colgate.

How It Works
After a donor makes a gift to Colgate, the tax savings produced by the charitable deduction are used by his or her children or an irrevocable trust to purchase and pay the premiums on a life insurance policy on the donor's life. Such an arrangement can ensure that the interests of family beneficiaries will not be adversely affected.

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Contact Us

Andrew M. Coddington
Associate Vice President, Office of Advancement
Director of Planned Giving
(315) 228-7450
acoddington@colgate.edu

Kim Manner
Department Administrator
(315) 228-7450
kmanner@colgate.edu

 

Teresa Mathews
Associate Director of Planned Giving
(315) 228-6936
tmathews@colgate.edu

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The discussion herein is general in nature and may not apply to all individuals. Prospective donors are urged to consult their personal tax and financial advisors concerning the specific consequences of making gifts to Colgate. We would be pleased to discuss, in confidence, ways in which you may support Colgate. These measures may also have an impact on your estate planning.

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