Planned Giving
1870 Society
The 1870 Society was created in appreciation and celebration of the many alumni and friends of The University of Akron who have remembered the University through a bequest in a will or trust, beneficiary designation on a retirement plan or life insurance policy, life income arrangements, or other planned gifts.

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Donor Stories
Meet our donors and see how planned gifts have made a lasting, significant impact on The University of Akron and its students.

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Charitable Gift Annuity
A charitable gift annuity is a great way you can make a gift to our organization and benefit. You transfer your cash or appreciated property to our organization in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.

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Planned Gifts Calculator

Gift Calculator

Please select a presentation that shows the income and tax benefits for you. You may view a unitrust, annuity trust, gift annuity, deferred gift annuity, sale and unitrust or gift and sale. We hope you enjoy these presentations!

  • Gift Annuity
    Benefit from excellent fixed payouts that are partly tax free plus charitable tax deduction.
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  • Annuity Trust
    Receive high fixed payments with tax free sale plus charitable tax deduction.
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  • Deferred Gift Annuity
    Benefit from fixed payouts beginning at a date more than one year from the gift.
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  • Part Gift and Part Sale
    Enjoy substantial cash and save 50%, 70% or even 100% of tax on gain.
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  • Sale and Unitrust
    Receive cash plus increased income from trust! Charitable tax deduction reduces tax on gain.
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  • Unitrust
    Enjoy increased income with tax-free sale plus charitable tax deduction.
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