How to Give

You can support Lamar University with your outright gift or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

• Gifts of Cash
  Gifts of Cash
  A gift of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift.
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• Bequests
  Bequests
  You can support Lamar University with a bequest in your will or trust. A charitable bequest is one of the easiest ways you can leave a lasting impact on Lamar University.
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• Beneficiary Designations
  Beneficiary Designations
  You can leave a legacy of support by designating Lamar University Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy. You maintain control of the account during your lifetime, so you can access the funds as needed. Upon your death, any remaining funds will be distributed as you direct.
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• IRA Charitable Rollover
  IRA Charitable Rollover
  An IRA rollover allows people age 70½ and older to reduce their taxable income by making a gift directly from their IRA.
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• Gifts of Retirement Assets
  Gifts of Retirement Assets
  Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan is an excellent way to make an impact at Lamar University.
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• Charitable Gift Annuity
  Charitable Gift Annuity
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to a charitable entity in exchange for the promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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• Charitable Remainder Unitrust ("CRUT")
  Charitable Remainder Unitrust ("CRUT")
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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• Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust ("CRAT")
  Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust ("CRAT")
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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• Charitable Lead Trust
  Charitable Lead Trust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable lead trust that makes gifts to Lamar University for a number of years. Your family or other beneficiary receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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• Sale and Unitrust
  Sale and Unitrust
  You give a portion of your property to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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• Give It Twice Trust
  Give It Twice Trust
  You provide your children with a stream of income while making a charitable gift to support Lamar University.
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• Life Estate Reserved
  Life Estate Reserved
  You give your personal residence or farmland to Lamar University but retain the right to use the property during your lifetime.
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• Donor Advised Funds
  Donor Advised Funds
  You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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