Why do people like making planned gifts?
Planned gifts (most commonly a donation made in your will or trust) cost nothing today and allow you to make an incredible impact, which is why so many people choose to make them.
There are some other exciting but less common gifts — scroll down to learn more!
Popular gifts for the future
See what types of gifts many people choose to make. Many people make these to honor a loved one, to show what’s important in their life.
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will or trust – for free!
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Popular gifts for today
Many people love these donation options because they fit with their personal circumstances and financial goals.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.
Stocks and securities
Many people love donating stock or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.
Donor Advised Funds
Easily recommend grants to The William Paterson University of New Jersey Foundation Inc for tax-efficient giving.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.
Please let us know if you’ve already included us in your estate plans!
Letting us know is incredibly helpful to our team and helps to make sure your gift is used the way you want it to be.
Planned giving helps fuel The William Paterson University of New Jersey Foundation Inc‘s mission
A planned gift to William Paterson University can create opportunities for generations of students. Your legacy can provide scholarships, strengthen outstanding academic programs, support faculty innovation, and expand the hands-on experiences that prepare students for successful careers and rewarding lives. By including the William Paterson University Foundation in your estate plans, you help students—and the families and communities whose futures they will influence—continue to move forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You may direct your gift to scholarships, a college, an academic program, athletics, the arts, or another University priority. Please contact us before finalizing a restricted gift so we can help ensure that your wishes can be fulfilled in the future.
Most gifts made through a will, revocable trust, or beneficiary designation can be changed during your lifetime. Your attorney or financial advisor can help determine the appropriate arrangement.
We encourage you to let us know. Sharing your intentions allows the Foundation to confirm how you would like the gift used, recognize you through the Hobart Society if desired, and thank you during your lifetime.
FreeWill provides an online estate-planning resource, but it does not provide individualized legal advice. People with complex estates, family circumstances, business interests, or questions about New Jersey law should consult a qualified attorney.
Yes! FreeWill will never share your personal information without your permission.
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Name: Andres Cladera, Ed.D.
Title :Senior Director of Development and Planned Giving
William Paterson University Foundation
300 Pompton Road, Hobart Manor, 2nd Floor
Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone: 973-720-3990
Email: claderaa@wpunj.edu
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