Deferred or planned gifts

Bequests are gifts made through a will or living trust. You can leave a specific asset, a percentage of your estate or the remainder of your estate after you have taken care of other beneficiaries. You may leave your bequest unrestricted or designate it for a specific use. Any bequest provision can be modified in your will or living trust during your lifetime to change your legacy. There are several bequest options to consider.

Continue supporting our work even after your lifetime by naming us as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance or insurance annuity assets.

Read more about how to make a donation and, in turn, receive a fixed annuity payment each year for life.

In the right circumstances, this plan can increase your income, reduce your taxes, unlock appreciated investments, rid you of investment worries and ultimately provide very important support.

Discover a powerful way to make a gift to us in your name or in the name of a loved one while realizing tax benefits for your kindness.

Find out how you can make a gift to Appalachian State University Foundation, Inc. of a remainder interest in your home, receive sizable tax benefits now and continue living in your home for the rest of your life.

Make a donation now while reducing the tax burden for your heirs in the future.

If you have a family member or friend whose life has been touched by Appalachian State University Foundation, Inc., we hope you'll consider making a gift to us in honor of that person.

Annual gifts support Academics, the Arts and Athletics with student scholarships and fellowships, faculty recruitment and research, international opportunities, first class facilities, and co-curricular programs that strengthen classroom learning and the Appalachian Experience. Annual gifts may be designated to any area of the university, and may be pledged over multiple years.