Bequests and Other Planned Gifts

A planned gift is a donor's agreement with the University to make a gift or to establish a trust at a specific point in time. The most common planned gifts include:


Bequest: To list the CSU Foundation as a benefactor in a will. The will may specify a certain dollar amount, specific property, a percentage of the estate, or it may contain provisions for a testamentary trust.

Remainder Trust: An established fund from which a certain percentage is paid to CSU every year.

Life Insurance: The donor can contribute the policy to the CSU Foundation or the donor can name CSU as a beneficiary.

Revocable Trust: Allows a donor to set out their intentions in writing knowing that changes are possible.

Planned Gift Calculator - Design a Planned Gift.


If you would like more information regarding planned giving, please contact the Office of Development using the information below.

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