Gift Planning

Charitable Gift Annuity—Immediate Payment

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How It Works

  1. Transfer cash or marketable securities to Colgate
  2. Colgate guarantees to make lifetime payments for up to two annuitants

Benefits

  • Guaranteed payments for life that are favorably taxed
    1.  When gift is funded with cash, part of payment will be tax-free
    2.  When gift is funded with appreciated long-term securities, part will be taxed as capital gain,
         part will be tax-free, and part will be taxed as ordinary income
  • Federal income-tax deduction for a portion of your gift
  • Gift will provide generous support for Colgate

*The information contained herein is offered for general informational and educational purposes. The figures cited are accurate at the time of writing. State law may affect the results illustrated. This is not legal advice. Any prospective donor should seek the advice of a qualified estate and/or tax professional to determine the consequences of their gift. California residents: Annuities are subject to regulation by the State of California. Payments under such agreements, however, are not protected or otherwise guaranteed by any government agency or the California Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association. Oklahoma residents: A charitable gift annuity is not regulated by the Oklahoma Insurance Department and is not protected by a guaranty association affiliated with the Oklahoma Insurance Department. South Dakota residents: Charitable gift annuities are not regulated by and are not under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota Division of Insurance.

More Information

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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