Ways to Give
The Iliff School of Theology is grateful to the many alumni/ae, friends, churches, foundations and others who support our preparation of religious and spiritual leaders for the 21st century (see Iliff Community Report). Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund for Ministry provide support for faculty teaching and scholarship, resources for the Ira J. Taylor Library, technology support for student learning and a variety of other services to students.
Gifts may be made in several forms, including cash and securities or through planned gifts, such as bequests, charitable gift annuities, pooled income fund, and different charitable trust options.
Cash Gifts
Make your check payable to:
The Iliff School of Theology
Office of Institutional Advancement
2201 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80210–4798
...or Donate Online.
Securities
By donating appreciated stock that you have held for more than one year you avoid capital gains taxes.
Give from your IRA
70 ½ or older? If so, there is a new opportunity for your giving – you can make a gift to Iliff directly from your IRA! By giving directly from your IRA you may avoid taxes and the gift counts as part of your mandatory withdrawal. There is no tax deduction, but it is not counted in your income. Gifts must come directly from your IRA administrator.
Planned Gifts
By including Iliff in your financial and estate plans, you may increase your current income as well as provide future support to Iliff.
Types of planned gifts include:
Bequest: You can leave a percentage, a specific amount, and/or the residual to Iliff (see example below). A bequest can be unrestricted or restricted for a specific purpose and will reduce the taxable portion of your estate. When you inform the School that you have included The Iliff School of Theology in your will, you will be invited to join the Legacy Society.
To include Iliff in your will: I give ($_______; ______% and/or all of the residue of my estate) to The Iliff School of Theology, Denver, Colorado, a Colorado not-for-profit corporation.
Gifts that pay you:
Life Income Agreements are irrevocable agreements that provide you, (or someone you designate) with an income while providing Iliff with a gift. Life Income Agreements have the following advantages:
- You will have the satisfaction of supporting Iliff
- You receive an income for life
- If you use appreciated stock that you have held for more than one year you may reduce capital gains taxes.
- You will receive an immediate charitable deduction on your income taxes
- You may reduce your estate tax
- You will be invited to join the Legacy Society
Types of life income agreements:
- Charitable Gift Annuities - A charitable gift annuity is a simple agreement between you and Iliff where you make a gift to Iliff and in return you receive an annual fixed income for life. If you are over 60, your income may begin immediately. If you are under 60, payments will be begin at a future date that you determine.
- Pooled Income Fund - Your funds are combined with others and you receive a pro rata share of the income earned by the fund.
- Charitable Trusts - There are numerous types of charitable trusts, all of which provide excellent advantages.
Thank you for considering a gift to The Iliff School of Theology.
Your support helps Iliff continue to provide the highest quality education to our students.
For more information
Please feel free to contact us with questions or concerns. We will be glad to confidentially discuss your personal circumstances. Call 1-800-678-3360, or Mary Underwood, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at 303–765–3111 or by email.
