Planned Gifts, Membership in the St. Mary’s Society
To preserve the memory of a loved one, to express gratitude for a service well- performed, to demonstrate deep-felt humanitarian concerns, to support a tradition of excellence in education—these are some of the reasons thousands of people each year contribute their time, money, and talent to America’s charitable organizations. Indeed, private philanthropy is the foundation of every charitable endeavor. Considering today’s economy and the increased complexity and scope of our nation’s tax structure, the judicious planning of one’s charitable gifts is vital. The need for planning is twofold: one, to ensure that the gift will be put to the best possible use and, two, to ensure that the gift fits the donor’s financial needs and objectives. We are pleased to outline several planned-gift opportunities you may wish to consider as you plan your own charitable gifts.
Bequests
Because Maritime College lives on and will educate future generations of students for leadership and service inside and outside the maritime industry, a bequest is a wonderful way to for every friend of the College to be part of our ongoing mission. By simply including Maritime College in your will or retirement plan you will automatically receive membership in the St. Mary’s Society, an organization created to recognize those alumni and friends who provide this important support. For information or sample language for your will, please contact Mary Muecke at 718 409-7444 or at
mmuecke@sunymaritime.edu
Planned Gifts
Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Trusts allow donors to retain an income interest in their while supporting the College at a level that greater that might be otherwise possible. Benefits can include increased annual income, income and estate tax deductions and possible avoidance of capital gain. Clickhere to read more. For more information or a personalized scenario, contact Mary Muecke at 718 409-7444 /
mmuecke@sunymaritime.edu.
Gifts of Real Estate and Other Personal Property
There are many creative and lasting ways to create your own lasting legacy at Maritime College, some of which involve more planning. Gifts such as real estate or capital assets such as art, rare books and antiques can often be beneficially gifted to the College. For more information or to discuss a particular asset, please contact Mary Muecke at 718 409-7444 or at
mmuecke@sunymaritime.edu
