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A Win-Win Way to Support Wartburg

donor-grayce-hartman.jpgGrayce Hartman is a 1960 graduate of Wartburg College, and she is an enthusiastic supporter and advocate for the college and its mission. "Wartburg gave me so much," she shares, "and my experiences there really changed my life. The college has maintained its connections with me through the years. I feel like I've always been a part of Wartburg, and that's really a special feeling that has continued right up through the present day."

Giving back to Wartburg has been a natural response. One of her favorite avenues for directing her support has been through charitable gift annuities, which are one of the most popular charitable giving options for those in, or approaching, their retirement years. "Gift annuities are the best of all worlds," Grayce says. "They will provide Wartburg with future funds to support its mission, and they also give me some additional income. The extra money I receive, especially around Christmas time and tax season, is always a nice ‘bonus' that I welcome."

Charitable gift annuities are attractive to donors for a number of reasons. These include very favorable payout rates, fixed annual payments for life, no fees of any kind, a tax deduction for itemizers, and the satisfaction of supporting the work of Wartburg. Grayce says, "It's a win-win for both the college and me. These have just been great for me, and I would encourage all our alumni and friends to seriously consider using charitable gift annuities as a wonderful way to support Wartburg."

Is a gift annuity right for you?

Immediate gift annuities provide current payments for individuals or couples, while a deferred annuity provides income at a designated future date. Both offer charitable deductions at the time of the gift, and gifts may be funded with cash, appreciated stocks and, in some cases, highly marketable real estate.

See How You Can Benefit!

To learn more about charitable gift annuities and to receive a personalized illustration at no obligation, contact Jay Boeding, CFRE at 319-352-8487 or jay.boeding@wartburg.edu.