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George O. Pickell
Director of Planned Giving
Welcome to University of Northern Colorado Foundation, Inc. Planned Giving

Thank you for your interest in University of Northern Colorado Foundation, Inc.. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. We have an increasing number of friends at UNCF who now are benefiting from life income gifts, gift annuities and other plans. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning.

What Legacy Will You Leave?

For many of us, there is a desire to make a difference - to leave a lasting impact on the people dear to us and the world in which we live.

A will and bequest are perhaps the easiest and most tangible ways to have a lasting impact on the people and organizations that mean the most to us. You are invited to explore creating a will and bequest and lessening the burden of taxes on your family and on your estate.
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Benefits for Family and
University of Northern Colorado Foundation, Inc.


There are several types of plans. Many of these have wonderful benefits for the gift donors. Many of these families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings. You might start by meeting these friends. Here are some illustrative stories. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.

Easy IRA Gift
Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with University of Northern Colorado Foundation, Inc.. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.


Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara Lehman bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that builds and sells homes like it. Over the years, the stock has increased in value many times, but the value has been volatile. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.


Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.


The Retirement Unitrust
Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.


Steps to Wise Giving

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.



Professional Advisors

We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact George.pickell@unco.edu.

If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.







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