Deferred Gift Annuity
A Planned Giving Option for Younger Donors
Similar to an immediate payment Gift Annuity, a Deferred Gift Annuity is a simple contract between a donor and Temple University where the university agrees to pay a fixed annuity amount to an individual(s) for life in exchange for an irrevocable gift. In the case of a deferred gift annuity, the donor elects to defer payments until a later start date. Many elect to defer until their retirement years or for another designated date in the future.
Benefits to Donor
• Immediate charitable tax deduction calculated when the gift is
established
• Select a start date for receiving income, which can be used to
supplement your other retirement savings plan
• Portion of income is tax-free
• Reduce capital gains tax when donating appreciated securities
• Recognition in Temple’s Acres of Diamonds Circle
Benefits to Temple
• Temple receives the remainder to support the area of your choice
Income
• Yes, fixed income calculated when establishing the annuity
• One or two income beneficiaries for life
For donors who …
• Want a predictable rate of income
• Do not need the income now, but want to plan for their future
Establish this arrangement with …
• Cash
• Appreciated Securities
• Other easily transferable assets
• A minimum of $5,000
View a Deferred Gift Annuity example.
For more information on deferred trust annuities and to see an illustration that is personalized for your particular circumstances, please contact us.