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By making a legacy gift at Brown, you will have a profound impact on future students, faculty, and research. You will help ensure that the University continues to be a leader in education innovation and scholarship that matter. With smart planning, you can increase the size of your estate and/or reduce the tax burden on your heirs. Brown's Planned Giving team can help you and your advisors craft a gift strategy tailored to your financial and philanthropic goals.

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Gifts that Pay You Income

There are many planned gifts that won’t affect your existing financial resources, but will have a significant impact on Brown University. Give to the institution you care so much about, while maintaining control and flexibility.

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Gifts by Will

A bequest is a gift provision in your will or revocable living trust. All assets, including cash, securities, real estate, and tangible personal property, may be transferred to Brown University at the end of your life.

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Donor-Advised Funds

The donor-advised fund (DAF) is becoming an increasingly popular way to make a charitable gift. DAFs can provide you with immediate tax benefits while making your charitable giving easier.

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Meet Our Donors

Each and every day donors to Brown are contributing to our mission and helping our institution make a lasting impact on students' lives. Read some of their stories.

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