Support what you love most about Duke while receiving income payments for life  

Download our 2025 Charitable Gift Annuities Guide to learn how you can enjoy the security of a fixed income stream during your lifetime and have a future impact at Duke.   

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

A charitable gift annuity provides fixed lifetime income and tax benefits for individuals and couples, and an eventual gift to Duke. 

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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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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.