Planned Giving Programs - "Because We Believe"

The decisions we make may have a profound impact on our lives and those around us. Many individuals have generously donated both time and financial resources annually to Villanova College, which has been invaluable. Leaving a legacy after a lifetime of working and saving can provide for long-term security of those people and charities that we care about.

The different ways that you can plan a gift to Villanova College, depending on your specific circumstance include:

VC Bequest
Make a gift of cash or property by including St. Thomas of Villanova College as a beneficiary in your Will. It is an easy option to arrange and has great tax advantages. To have your estate handled according to your wishes, you should have a will. Please consider having Villanova included.

VC Gift-In-Kind
This is the gifting of properties including such items as real estate, securities, artwork, jewelry or collectibles. Your item would be subject to an independent appraisal, at which time Villanova could issue a tax receipt.

VC Life Insurance Option
You can consider a larger gift by naming St. Thomas of Villanova College as the owner and beneficiary of a new or existing life insurance policy. The premiums you pay qualify as a tax credit. When you transfer ownership of an existing policy to Villanova, you would receive a tax receipt for the cash surrender value of the plan. This would be separate from your estate and have no effect on your assets.

VC Endowment Fund
This is a donation that is invested, with the earnings from the principal used to support Villanova’s operations and development. You can designate a specific area that you would like to see your funds utilized or let Villanova decide the current need. This could include specific departments, scholarships, facilities, arts or athletics. Your gift could be named in your honour or someone of your choosing in recognition of your support.

VC Charitable Remainder Trust or Gift Annuities
In this case, your gift of property or cash would be used to establish a trust or annuity. You receive the income from the trust or annuity, which you would determine the terms at the time it is established. You would get a tax donation receipt for the remainder. Villanova would receive whatever remains in the trust or annuity after your death.

VC Monthly Giving Program
An option is for you to consider giving regularly through our monthly giving program. You determine how much you are comfortable giving each month and authorize Villanova to deduct it automatically from your banking account or your Visa or Mastercard. It is an easy process and your can cancel or change the amount at any time.

VC Listed Securities Donation - No Capital Gains Tax
You can now make a gift of listed securities to Villanova College, and any capital gains on the securities donated is tax-free, but you would still get a full donation receipt. The Federal Government has eliminated taxes on capital gains of eligible stocks if they are donated to registered charities. This is a great way to donate and do some tax planning at the same time

Please consider St. Thomas of Villanova College as you can make a world of difference in the lives of our future leaders. We are committed to providing the best educational and life foundation for our students but we need your help!

For further information on any of the following planned giving platforms, please call us at Villanova to discuss:

• Bequest
• Gift-In-Kind
• Life Insurance Option
• Endowment Fund
• Charitable Remainder Trusts and Gift Annuities
• Monthly Giving Program

This is provided as general information, and should not be taken as formal tax or legal advice. Donors should consult with their legal, accounting and/or financial advisors prior to taking any action.

For details about how you can show your “belief” in St. Thomas of Villanova College, its future and how you can leave a legacy, please contact:

Stephen Morris
Director, Business Development Office
Telephone: 905-833-1909 ext. 363
Email: smorris@villanovacollege.org