Dear Friend,

This holiday season, if you’re in a position to do so, we invite you to consider shaping your legacy at UC Riverside and close out the year by taking meaningful steps in crafting your legacy.

By making a planned gift, you give the gift of opportunity. From students ready to lead, to faculty solving big problems, to community programs strengthening our Highlander community for generations, there are countless ways to shape a future that matters to you.

Tax-wise ways to make a lasting impact before 2026

Upcoming changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) may affect charitable giving starting in 2026. Now is the perfect time to review your plans and make the most of 2025’s giving opportunities.

As 2025 draws to a close, consider these tax-wise ways to make a meaningful impact at UC Riverside before year-end.

Your legacy options at UC Riverside

Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)
Create stable lifetime income while supporting UCR. You’ll receive fixed payments, an immediate income tax deduction, and possible capital gains tax benefits.

Review how a Charitable Gift Annuity works

Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)

Receive income for life or a set number of years, then direct the remainder to UC Riverside. A CRT may be ideal if you hold appreciated, low-yield assets and are considering a gift of $250,000 or more.

Review Charitable Remainder Trust options

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Make a contribution now for an immediate tax deduction and recommend grants to UCR over time.

Read how a Donor-Advised Fund can support UCR

Have questions or want to plan your gift?
 

Connection starts with a conversation.

Matt Durkan
Senior Director of Development, Gift Planning
matt.durkan@ucr.edu | (951) 827-1807

900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521

Tel: (951) 827-1012

Get in touch:

Matt Durkan
Senior Director of Development, Gift Planning
matt.durkan@ucr.edu | (951) 827-1807

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