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At American University, we are committed to turning ideas into action and action into service. When you include AU in your estate plans, you are not only helping to provide for the university, but you are also signaling your commitment to safeguard these values into the future.
Through a thoughtfully structured estate plan, you can support the American University priorities you find most meaningful, such as student scholarship, faculty research, academic centers, athletics, and the campus life programs. Your generosity will leave a lasting personal legacy and help strengthen AU for the next generation of Eagles.
Join fellow AU alumni and friends who are investing in the university's future. Your support will help transform lives on AU's campus and beyond.
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I want to plan a gift based on my...
Under $25,000
The most popular options for a gift in this range:
$25,000 to $99,999
The most popular options for a gift in this range:
$100,000 to $999,999
The most popular options for a gift in this range:
$1 million or more
The most popular options for a gift in this range:
Under 40
The best gift options for you:
40-54
The best gift options for you:
55-69
The best gift options for you:
70+
The best gift options for you:
Cash
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Appreciated Securities
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Retirement Plan Assets
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Life Insurance
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Real Estate
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Tangible Personal Property
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Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results. California residents: Annuities are subject to regulation by the State of California. Payments under such agreements, however, are not protected or otherwise guaranteed by any government agency or the California Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association. Oklahoma residents: A charitable gift annuity is not regulated by the Oklahoma Insurance Department and is not protected by a guaranty association affiliated with the Oklahoma Insurance Department. South Dakota residents: Charitable gift annuities are not regulated by and are not under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota Division of Insurance.