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Welcome to The University of Wyoming Foundation Planned Giving

Thank you for your interest in The University of Wyoming Foundation. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. We have an increasing number of friends at the UW Foundation who now are benefiting from life income gifts, gift annuities and other plans. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning.

Weekly Thought

Try It - You might like it.

When choosing whether to do something or refrain, we may be better off giving it a shot. Lucille Ball said, "I would rather regret the things I have done than the things I have not." We may regret adventures not taken, but the rewards found in trying a few new things are fondly remembered.

State Matching Funds

Beginning in 2001, the Wyoming State Legislature established a matching gift fund for gifts made after March 1, 2001 of $50,000 or more to endowments. Some planned gifts qualify for this amazing, dollar-for-dollar opportunity - contact me for more details at mag@uwyo.edu.

Wills Guide

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IRA Gift Video

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Benefits for Family and The University of Wyoming Foundation

There are several types of plans. Many of these have wonderful benefits for the gift donors. Many of these families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings. You might start by meeting these friends. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.

Estate bequest to UW Foundation
Born to Russian immigrants who came to the United States in the early 1900's, Ida Asrican grew up near Cheyenne, Wyoming. Her family homesteaded on a farm close to Chugwater, Wyoming for several years and eventually moved to Cheyenne. More on Estate bequest to UW Foundation >>.

Tax-Free Sale
Gene and Carol White were age 55 when they purchased some development land outside of town. They thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell for a higher price. They have owned the property for 10 years and now would like to sell. More on Tax-Free Sale >>.

Easy IRA Gift
Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with The University of Wyoming Foundation. She had an IRA and was nearing the time to take her required payout for this year in the amount of $2,000. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.

Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara Lehman bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that builds and sells homes like it. Over the years, the stock has increased in value many times, but the value has been volatile. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.

Steps to Wise Giving

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.

Mary Ann Garman
CFO/Treasurer

Thanks very much for visiting us! I would be very pleased to help you. Simply click here to email me at your convenience.

Professional Advisors

We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact uw-planned-giving@uwyo.edu.

If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.