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Charitable Gift Annuity

Gifts That Pay You Income

There's a way for you to support Lehigh University and feel confident that you have dependable income in your retirement years. You can do this with a charitable gift annuity. 

With a charitable gift annuity you agree to make a gift to Lehigh University and we, in return, agree to pay you (and/or someone else, if you choose) a fixed amount each year for the rest of your life. The balance is used to support our work.

This type of donation can provide you with regular payments for life and allow Lehigh University to further our mission. You can also qualify for a variety of tax benefits, including a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize.

Gifts That Pay

Your payments depend on your age at the time of the donation. If you are younger than 60, we recommend that you learn more about your options and download this complimentary guide Deferred Gift Annuities: Plan Now, Benefit Later.

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See How It Works

Payments for Life

Learn more about the many benefits of a charitable gift annuity in our complimentary guide Charitable Gift Annuities: Gifts That Give Back.

An Example of How It Works

Couple smiling Dennis, 75, and Mary, 73, want to make a contribution to Lehigh University but they also want to ensure that they have dependable income during their retirement years. They fund a $25,000 charitable gift annuity with appreciated stock that they originally purchased for $10,000.

Based on their ages, they will receive a payment rate of 5.1%, which means that they will receive $1,275 each year for the remainder of their lives. They’re also eligible for a federal income tax charitable deduction of $10,217* when they itemize.

*Based on a 3.6% charitable midterm federal rate. Deductions and calculations will vary depending on your personal circumstances.

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Next Steps

  1. Contact the Office of Planned Giving at (610) 758-4749 or intower@lehigh.edu for additional information on charitable gift annuities or to chat more about the personal benefits of creating an annuity with Lehigh University.
  2. Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
  3. If you include Lehigh University in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal name: Lehigh University
Address: 27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA 18015-3086
Federal tax ID number: 24-0795445