Gift Planning

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Creative gift planning can do many things: support an area of interest at Mount Holyoke, increase your annual income, give generous charitable tax deductions, possibly avoid part of capital gains, and pass assets to heirs efficiently. Contact us to discuss options or browse through the menu on the left to learn more.

The Mary Lyon Society honors alumnae, parents, and friends who have included Mount Holyoke in their estate plans by making a life income gift to the College or by naming the College as a beneficiary of a will, trust, retirement plan, or insurance plan. Please contact the Office of Gift Planning if you believe you qualify for membership.

Make a Gift with an IRA Charitable Rollover
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 has been extended for years 2008 and 2009! The IRA Charitable Rollover offers an opportunity to make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA through December 2009. More...