You and your family can benefit from making a gift to NDSU. There are many benefits of charitable giving. NDSU Development Foundation's plans allow you to supplement your income, realize significant tax savings, benefit your heirs, and support NDSU.

Enjoy lifetime income

You, and/or your designated beneficiaries, can receive a well-managed income for life
(or a term of years) from the Foundation's
life income plans.

Realize significant tax savings

You can receive an immediate federal income tax deduction under most of the gift plans. With a gift of appreciated property, you may avoid the 20 percent to 28 percent capital gains tax. You also may realize significant estate tax savings.

Receive expert investment management at no cost to you

NDSU Development Foundation will invest and administer your fund at no cost to you. NDSU Development Foundation currently manages more than $34 million in trust and endowment assets.

Transfer wealth to your heirs with significant tax savings

The charitable lead trust allows you to make a future transfer of assets to your heirs at a substantially reduced gift and estate tax cost, while continuing to support NDSU during your lifetime.

Achieve cost effective management of your family's philanthropy

The NDSU Donor Advised Fund is a new program designed to benefit NDSU's most generous alumni and friends. NDSU Development Foundation can receive, invest, and manage gifts to multiple charities on you and your family's behalf. You can meet your charitable goals, while centralizing the administration and investment of gift assets.

Make a meaningful gift to NDSU

Your gift will provide important support for the University in line with your objectives. Details about gift types are available by clicking on the types listed to the top right.