Planned giving

The pond and fountain in the front of Lynn University's campus next to the Schmidt College Center.

Planned giving enables you to provide a future gift to Lynn through your financial and estate planning. With a planned giving strategy, you can put your assets to work for any part of Lynn you choose—while you and the university share in the benefits.

With your gift, you’ll become a member of the Legacy Society, the premier association for planned giving donors who are committed to ensuring a standard of excellence for all Lynn students. Members receive:

Invitations to exclusive events throughout the year
Networking opportunities with other donors and university administrators
Recognition at university events for the impact your legacy gift has made

Bequests by will or living trust

Make a gift for Lynn’s future that doesn't affect your cash flow now (with the added benefit of an estate tax deduction in the future).

Life insurance gifts

Increase your ability to make a significant gift by naming Lynn a beneficiary of your life insurance policy at a relatively small cost.

Charitable lead trust

Reduce gift and estate taxes, and control the timing of passing assets to your children and grandchildren.

Retirement plan gifts

Eliminate or minimize both income tax and possibly estate tax on retirement plan assets and free up other property to pass to your heirs.

Life income gifts

Afford a larger gift and get benefits from your donation. Collect payments for your lifetime, receive a deduction and diversify holdings.

Retained life estate

Earn a tax deduction through gifts of a personal residence while retaining the right to use the property during your lifetime.

Legacy Society

Ensure a standard of excellence for Lynn students by being a part of Lynn's Legacy Society.

Donor spotlight

Helga and Mel Lechner

Conservatory of Music

Mel and Helga magnified the size of their gift to the Conservatory of Music through a life insurance policy.

Mary Ann Perper

Mary and Harold Perper Residence Hall

For nearly 25 years, the Perpers impacted the lives of Lynn students. The Perper name can be found in student-focused areas all over campus.

Elaine Johnson Wold

Elaine’s Café

Philanthropist and namesake of our award-winning performing arts center, she has donated $1 million for a café in the new university center.