Examples of planned giving options are below. WCMU Public Media does not provide any legal or tax advice. All ideas presented should be discussed with your accountant, attorney, or other independent professional advisor. There may be other charitable giving opportunities and techniques available to you, other than what’s listed. Additionally, there may be possible tax benefits to some, or all ideas listed below. Another reason we encourage everyone to consult with their planning professionals. 

Wills or Trusts
Include specific language in your will or trust naming WCMU Public Media as a beneficiary by specifying a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the residue of your estate. 
 

Retirement Plan Assets, Bank Accounts, Life Insurance Policies  
Name WCMU Public Media as a beneficiary of your retirement account (Ex. IRA, 401(k) or 403(b) plans), checking/savings accounts and/or life insurance policies.  

Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)
A CGA is an arrangement where assets are given to a non-profit, like WCMU, in return the non-profit makes lifetime payments of a fixed amount to a beneficiary, who is often the donor. 

Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRT)
The donor receives an income stream from the trust for a certain number of years or for life and the named non-profit receives the remaining trust assets at the end of the trust term.