With the end of the current calendar year fast approaching, charitable tax planning is top of mind for many individuals. This topic is particularly timely in 2025, due to several provisions in the federal tax legislation enacted by Congress in July that impact charitable giving. Some of these provisions will apply beginning in 2026—creating opportunities to […]

Act now to support your financial well-being and Duke’s future with a charitable gift annuity. For many individuals and couples, funding a charitable gift annuity can be a simple, tax-savvy way to support the future of Duke University while enjoying the security of a fixed income for life, independent of market performance. How does it […]

A qualified charitable distribution, or “QCD,” can be an easy and tax-efficient way to make an immediate impact at Duke. Taxpayers who are 70 ½ or older can support Duke people, places, and programs using a tax-free transfer from a traditional IRA.  Benefits of a QCD gift: Ready to learn more? Download Duke’s QCD guide […]

Charitable bequests offer a flexible way to support the university while maintaining access to your funds in case you need them. Bequests can help you achieve your personal and financial goals while providing vital support for the Duke students, faculty, departments, and programs that matter most to you. Two of the most common charitable bequest […]

Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) alumna Bettye Martin Musham has committed $8 million to the School. Her gift is the second-largest donation by an individual in the School’s history and the largest ever for faculty, students, and programs. Musham’s gift, via her estate, allots $5 million to endow the William and Bettye Martin Musham […]

Originally published on February 27, 2024 on Duke TodayCredits: Thomasi McDonald, Senior Writer Father and son George and George-Frank Wall spent their lives making Trinity College, Duke, and Durham better. Their legacy in nurturing stronger communities continues at Duke and in Durham’s Walltown neighborhood. The East Campus Union, home to the Marketplace dining hall and […]

You may have seen articles about donating IRA assets to a charity. For several years, donors 70 ½ or older have been able to make tax-free transfers from an IRA to a qualified charity. This transfer is known as a qualified charitable distribution, or “QCD.” Increase in QCD limit in 2024: Increase in QCD Gift […]

Beneficiary designations offer a direct and meaningful way to support Duke University. What are some options? Let’s get started! Access our Beneficiary Designations Guide to discover how this direct giving strategy can make a significant impact at Duke and beyond. This information is provided with the understanding that neither Duke University nor the authors are providing […]

It’s been a while since Jim Vogeley threw a television off the roof of a building. These days, he’s interested in quietly helping fix problems rather than spectacularly breaking things. The TV stunt, which was his contribution to the engineering school’s version of the classic egg-drop challenge, was admittedly a one-time thing — just college […]

People say it every December and it continues to be true: This past year went by so fast! It’s hard to believe we are approaching another 12/31 and thinking once again about how to reduce taxes while supporting your favorite charities (like Duke!) before the tax year ends. Here are some ideas: Donating publicly traded […]