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Duke with a charitable gift annuity.

Create your legacy at Duke with a gift that pays you back. Download our 2024 Charitable Gift Annuities Guide to learn more.

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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE

Including Duke in your estate plan may allow you to do more than you thought possible while achieving your own personal and financial goals. Gain potential tax savings and maintain access to your assets in case you need them.

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MAKE AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT

Gifts of appreciated stocks, mutual funds or real estate held for more than one year may provide special tax advantages. Donate these assets outright or use them to establish a gift that pays you income.

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RECEIVE INCOME AS YOU GIVE

A life income gift – such as a charitable gift annuity or charitable trust – provides future support for Duke while also providing a tax deduction and payments to you or your loved ones. Payments can be fixed, variable or deferred.

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ENJOY THE SECURITY OF A FIXED INCOME—FOR LIFE!

Act now to support your financial well-being and Duke’s future with a charitable gift annuity.

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Calculate your gift benefits

Discover how your gift to Duke benefits the university, you and your loved ones.

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Blueprints

Duke’s gift planning blog features insights, charitable planning news and stories of inspiration to help you plan for your future.

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Our team of charitable giving professionals can work with you and your advisors to develop a gift plan that meets your personal and philanthropic goals.