Gifts of Stocks and Bonds

Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization. More »
IRA Rollover

You may be looking for a way to make a big difference to help further our mission. If you are 70½ or older you may also be interested in a way to lower the income and taxes from your IRA withdrawals. More »
Beneficiary Designation

A beneficiary designation gift is a simple and affordable way to make a gift to support Howard University. You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy. More »
Charitable Bequest

A charitable bequest is one of the easiest and most flexible ways that you can leave a gift to Howard University that will make a lasting impact. More »

Deduction Calculator

Deduction calculations are available for gift annuities, remainder unitrusts, remainder annuity trusts and lead trusts. These calculations are provided solely for educational purposes and are not professional tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult a qualified professional advisor about their specific situation.

Gift Annuity

Gift Annuity
The charitable gift annuity makes fixed payments for one or two lives. Part of the payout may be tax free.
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Annuity Trust

Annuity Trust
An annuity trust pays a fixed amount equal to five percent or more of the initial corpus for one or two lives.
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Annuity Trust for Term of 1 – 20 Years

Annuity Trust for Term of 1 – 20 Years
An annuity trust may pay a fixed amount of five percent or more of initial corpus for a term of one to twenty years. The annuity may be divided among two or more recipients.
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Deferred Gift Annuity

Deferred Gift Annuity
The deferred gift annuity makes fixed payments for one or two lives. Part of the payout may be tax free.
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Lead Annuity Trust for Term of 1 – 35 Years

Lead Annuity Trust for Term of 1 – 35 Years
This lead annuity trust pays a fixed amount each year to a qualified charity for one to thirty-five years, with remainder to family or family trust.
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Lead Unitrust for Term of 1 – 35 Years

Lead Unitrust for Term of 1 – 35 Years
This lead unitrust may pay any percentage amount to qualified charities for one to thirty-five years, with remainder to family or family trust.
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Unitrust

Unitrust
The tax-exempt unitrust pays five percent or more each year to the recipients for one or two lives.
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Unitrust for Term of 1 – 20 Years

Unitrust for Term of 1 – 20 Years
A unitrust may pay five percent or more each year for a term of one to twenty years. The income may be divided among two or more recipients.
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