Popular tax-smart gifts
Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them.
Explore tax-smart gift options
Learn about gifts that maximize the impact of your support while providing tax benefits for you!
Donor Advised Funds
Easily recommend grants to Crest Mountain University for tax-efficient giving.
Cryptocurrency
Donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more to save on taxes and make a big impact.
Stocks and securities
Many people love donating stock or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.
Planned giving helps fuel Crest Mountain’s mission
Planned gifts play a vital role in advancing Crest Mountain’s mission. These contributions ensure our ability to invest in academic programs, scholarships, infrastructure, and research initiatives that benefit students and faculty. By leaving planned gifts, donors leave a lasting legacy that supports our commitment to educational excellence and empowers future generations to pursue their academic and personal aspirations.
My experience at Crest Mountain has shaped me into the person I am today, and I am forever grateful for the education, opportunities, and lifelong friendships I gained there. Leaving a gift in my will to support the university’s mission was my way of giving back and ensuring that future generations can benefit from the same transformative experience that I had.
Liam H.
Planned gift donor
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Name: John Doe
Title :Senior Manager of Planned Giving
Phone: 212-555-5555
Email: jdoe@crestmountain.edu
Already included us in your estate plan? Let us know
More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.