Gift Planning

Welcome! Planned gifts are an investment in the University of California, Merced that ensure a legacy of impact while often allowing donors to make a larger contribution than they may have previously thought possible. As you consider the legacy you would like to leave through UC Merced, we encourage you to contact us at (209) 228-4401 regarding your gift planning options.

Donor Stories Learn how others have made a transformative impact through their acts of planned giving to our organization while experiencing the many tax benefits of charitable giving. More		Gift Options Find out What to Give and learn about the best assets to make a planned gift. Learn about gifts of cash, securities and property. Learn How to Give and discover gift options that provide tax and income benefits. Discover the best planned gift to meet your goals. More
Personal Planner How to Fund Your Living Trust A revocable living trust is one of the principal estate planning methods. While everyone should have a will, there are... More		Washington News Required IRA Distributions by December 31 In IR-2018-248, the Service reminded retirees born before July 1, 1948 that most IRA owners will take an IRA required... More