How to Give

Giving to South Dakota State University can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

• Bequest
  Bequest
  You designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust, or beneficiary designation form.
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• IRA Charitable Rollover
  IRA Charitable Rollover
  Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result, you can make an IRA Charitable Rollover gift this year and in future years.
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• Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  You can designate the SDSU Foundation as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account, or your life insurance policy.
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• Charitable Gift Annuity
  Charitable Gift Annuity
  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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• IRA to Gift Annuity Rollover
  IRA to Gift Annuity Rollover
  You may be looking for a way to help further our mission and enhance your income. If you are 70½ or older, you can make a one-time IRA rollover to fund a charitable gift annuity and receive fixed payments for life.
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• Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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• Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
  Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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• Charitable Lead Trust
  Charitable Lead Trust
  You fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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• Sale and Unitrust
  Sale and Unitrust
  You give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust. When the property sells, you receive cash and income for life.
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• Bargain Sale
  Bargain Sale
  We purchase your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
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• "Give-It-Twice" Trust
  "Give-It-Twice" Trust
  You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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• Life Estate Reserved
  Life Estate Reserved
  You give your property to the SDSU Foundation, but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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