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Scholarships Help Change Lives

Elizabeth standing next to a tree holding a Criminal Justice book

Meet Elizabeth, recipient of the Keith Haley Memorial Scholarship. Read More

Charity Begins at Home

Andrew and Leslie Felter

Andrew (Andy) Felter, MBA ’94 and Leslie Felter are devoted to their hometown, and are giving back to TU through their estate plan. Read More

Forming Lifelong Bonds

Francine and Ted Kuenzli

Alumni Francine and Ted Kuenzli didn’t just get an education at TU—they got each other! They have shown their gratitude through their annual leadership giving and watched with pride as TU has grown. Now they have added a gift in their estate plan to ensure their support impacts students forever. Read More

Love of Jazz, Love of TU

Mary Lewis

New Orleans—the birthplace of jazz. It's one of Mary Lewis's favorite places to visit and the reason why she started an endowed scholarship at Tiffin University. Read More

Gift Is 'Brick' in Bridge of STUdent OpporTUnity

Peter Holbrook and Tom Hoffman

Read how Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Peter Holbrook and his spouse, Tom Hoffman, made a gift in their estate plan to support future students' academic ambitions at TU. Read More

Growing Up Quickly

Briana Streib

Raised in an unstable home, Briana Streib ’20 had many obstacles to overcome. Thanks to her drive and independent spirit—and the support of Tiffin University—she found success and stability with her Dragon family. Read More

Financial Help Can Be Life-Saving

Leighton Sayers

Leighton (Leigh) Sayers '68 reflects fondly on his days at TU, describing them as "a positive learning experience." That's why he decided to make a legacy gift to support future students. Read More

The Kindness of Donors

Allyson Weinandy

Allyson Weinandy will complete her bachelor's degree in managerial studies this fall. She always knew she wanted to attend Tiffin University. After all, it's in her blood; her father and two older siblings are TU graduates. Read More

Hertzer's Estate Gift Creates Lasting Legacy

William F. Hertzer

Tiffin University has been a lifelong interest of William (Bill) F. Hertzer since the 1950s. He is a TU alumnus, trustee and longtime member of TU's President's Club. Read More

Life Well-Lived

John Millar

Dr. John Millar, one of Tiffin University's longest-serving employees, is a well-known name on campus. Serving the university for 33 years, he assisted former President George Kidd in developing the university. Millar hired employees and built programs that made TU grow into the place it is today. Read More

A charitable bequest is one or two sentences in your will or living trust that leave to Tiffin University a specific item, an amount of money, a gift contingent upon certain events or a percentage of your estate.

an individual or organization designated to receive benefits or funds under a will or other contract, such as an insurance policy, trust or retirement plan

"I give to Tiffin University, a nonprofit corporation currently located at 155 Miami Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883, or its successor thereto, ______________ [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose."

able to be changed or cancelled

A revocable living trust is set up during your lifetime and can be revoked at any time before death. They allow assets held in the trust to pass directly to beneficiaries without probate court proceedings and can also reduce federal estate taxes.

cannot be changed or cancelled

tax on gifts generally paid by the person making the gift rather than the recipient

the original value of an asset, such as stock, before its appreciation or depreciation

the growth in value of an asset like stock or real estate since the original purchase

the price a willing buyer and willing seller can agree on

The person receiving the gift annuity payments.

the part of an estate left after debts, taxes and specific bequests have been paid

a written and properly witnessed legal change to a will

the person named in a will to manage the estate, collect the property, pay any debt, and distribute property according to the will

A donor advised fund is an account that you set up but which is managed by a nonprofit organization. You contribute to the account, which grows tax-free. You can recommend how much (and how often) you want to distribute money from that fund to TU or other charities. You cannot direct the gifts.

An endowed gift can create a new endowment or add to an existing endowment. The principal of the endowment is invested and a portion of the principal’s earnings are used each year to support our mission.

Tax on the growth in value of an asset—such as real estate or stock—since its original purchase.

Securities, real estate or any other property having a fair market value greater than its original purchase price.

Real estate can be a personal residence, vacation home, timeshare property, farm, commercial property or undeveloped land.

A charitable remainder trust provides you or other named individuals income each year for life or a period not exceeding 20 years from assets you give to the trust you create.

You give assets to a trust that pays our organization set payments for a number of years, which you choose. The longer the length of time, the better the potential tax savings to you. When the term is up, the remaining trust assets go to you, your family or other beneficiaries you select. This is an excellent way to transfer property to family members at a minimal cost.

You fund this type of trust with cash or appreciated assets—and may qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize. You can also make additional gifts; each one also qualifies for a tax deduction. The trust pays you, each year, a variable amount based on a fixed percentage of the fair market value of the trust assets. When the trust terminates, the remaining principal goes to TU as a lump sum.

You fund this trust with cash or appreciated assets—and may qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize. Each year the trust pays you or another named individual the same dollar amount you choose at the start. When the trust terminates, the remaining principal goes to TU as a lump sum.

A beneficiary designation clearly identifies how specific assets will be distributed after your death.

A charitable gift annuity involves a simple contract between you and TU where you agree to make a gift to TU and we, in return, agree to pay you (and someone else, if you choose) a fixed amount each year for the rest of your life.
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