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Below is a list of ways to give that may work for you. Please call 800-200-0575 or email us at ogp@berkeley.edu to speak to one of our experts.

Beneficiary Designation

Designate Berkeley as a beneficiary of retirement accounts, brokerage accounts, or Donor Advised Funds

Charitable Bargain Sale

You sell an asset to Berkeley for less that fair market value. 

Charitable Gift Annuity

Receive fixed lifetime payments and significant tax benefits.

Charitable Remainder Trust

Make a substantial gift and create a flexible source of income for you or a loved one.

Deferred Charitable Gift Annuity

A flexible option to build future income for you or a loved one.

Donor Advised Fund Distribution

Make annual distribution recommendations to support campus programs as well as other charitable organizations.

Donor Advised Fund at Berkeley

Make annual distribution recommendations to support programs at Berkeley as well as other charitable organizations.

Donor Designated Fund

You make annual distribution recommendations to support programs at Berkeley.

IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

You can give to Berkeley directly from your IRA account without paying income tax, as long as you meet a few tax code requirements.

Will/Living Trust

Give to Berkeley through a bequest without reducing your assets or affecting your cash flow during your lifetime.

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