More Than a Gift

Your Support Transforms Lives

A year like no other, 2020 has reminded us that change can happen quickly, and that caring for each other makes an important difference as we face life’s challenges. We remain steadfast in our education mission, and we invite you to consider options for supporting NYU at this important time. With your help, we will continue to transform lives and shape the future for good.

• Stock. Giving appreciated stock, held for at least one year, can be a smart way to support NYU. When you give stock, you avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation. Further, you are entitled to deduct the value of your stock gift when you file your federal income taxes.
• Donor-Advised Fund. If you have a donor-advised fund, you know that this “personal charitable savings account” is a great way to plan your giving and make a gift now. There is no reduction in your current assets since you have already set these funds aside for charity.
• IRA. If you are age 70½ or over, a gift to NYU from your IRA (individual retirement account) can be a tax-wise gift option. While there is no tax deduction, the amount you give is excluded from your income, so you owe no tax on the transfer. To make such a gift, instruct your IRA custodian to make a transfer directly to NYU.
• Beneficiary Designations. Another way to support NYU is to plan a gift today that you can complete in the future—by naming NYU as a beneficiary. This is an easy, effective way to shape your philanthropic legacy. And, if your goals or needs change, you can simply make adjustments.

Thank You!

Thank you for generously supporting NYU. Your gift in 2020 will help us meet increased needs during this unique season. Working together, we will maintain the highest standards of education excellence for all our NYU students.

You may also visit giving.nyu.edu/giftplanning/ to learn more.