Popular tax-smart gifts
Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them.
Explore tax-smart gift options
Learn about gifts that maximize the impact of your support while providing tax benefits for you!
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 Empire State University for tax-efficient giving.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.
Planned giving helps fuel SUNY Empire’s mission
Creating a planned gift is a wonderful way to show your support for Empire State University and its mission while accommodating your own estate-planning and philanthropic goals. With smart planning, you may actually increase the size of your estate and/or reduce the tax burden on your heirs. Just as important, you will know that you have made a meaningful impact on the future of SUNY Empire.
I want to be an example for my children. I want to leave a legacy not just for myself, but to teach them how to lead an important and rewarding life. Helping someone build their future is the reason to give a gift. Support what you believe in, and you will receive more than you can ever give — it’s all worth it.
David Mazzetti ’10
Boyer Legacy Society Member since 2018
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: Toby Tobrocke
Title :Director of Development
Phone: 518-580-4805
Email: toby.tobrocke@sunyempire.edu
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More ways to make an impact
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 (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.
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.