Deferred gifts often offer substantial tax advantages and financial benefits. The following are a few examples of the kinds of deferred gifts that may be made to Clemson and included toward The Clemson Commitment Campaign goal. Gifts to the pooled income fund go into a common fund and are professionally managed for current income.
Income goes to the donor or a designated beneficiary for life.
At the end of the income requirements, the remainder goes to Clemson. Charitable remainder trusts provide income to the donor or other beneficiaries for life, leaving the remainder to the Clemson University Foundation at the end of the trust. It differs from a gift to the pooled income fund in that the trust is created by the donor and its assets consist only of that person's contributed funds. Within limitations, the donor determines the amount of income. Charitable lead trusts provide income to Clemson for a set term of years, after which the remainder may be transferred to the donor's family or heirs.