Personal Donor Stories

We thank all our planned gift donors for their generous support.

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A contribution to Yale is an investment in the future. We believe in Yale because ... etc., etc.

We chose to establish a charitable remainder trust with Yale because it will provide us with an income for the rest of our lives and provided good tax advantages at the time it was established. The remainder will then be applied to our designated purposes at Yale.

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A few years ago we were contemplating moving from our house in New Haven. We considered several options. Because the house was located close to Yale, and since housing in the New Haven area is in short supply, I wondered whether Yale might be interested.

Now, Yale has a property they use for housing. I received a generous charitable deduction that I used in the year of my gift and have been able to carry over the unused portion in subsequent years. I received the satisfaction of helping Yale in a meaningful way.

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This year we felt it was an occasion to express gratitude for the excellent vision and mission of Yale.

The opportunity for Val and me to receive an income for life enabled us to make a meaningful gift. We chose a Deferred Gift Annuity that begins payments to us in a few years. Deferring our income gave us a higher annuity rate and a larger charitable deduction. We also have the option of extending the time when payments begin and receiving an even higher rate. The gift-planning options of Yale are plentiful, enough to meet almost every need. We recommend exploring the choices available to you.

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My wife, Karen (deceased) and I made our gifts because she had deep feelings of loyalty and affection for Yale. I have come to love Yale for the role it played in her life and continues to play in mine. As a resident of this town, I am constantly aware of the fine work Yale always delivers.

By creating a charitable remainder trust, we assured that I will receive a life time income, while having the satisfaction of knowing that in the future some deserving individual will benefit from our named mission.

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