Welcome to Planned Giving

Making a planned gift is a wonderful way to show your support and appreciation for Ripon Colege and its mission while accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with various gift options by exploring How to Give and What to Give. Then compare gift options and/or calculate how these gifts could work for you.

Planned Giving Resources

Meet Our Donors

Read about why others have chosen to make a planned gift to Ripon. | Read More

Sample Bequest Language

Find the wording you’ll need for your gift by will. | Learn More

Compare Gifts

Use our comparison tool to see which gift best meets your goals. | Learn More

Planned Giving Blog

The Reconciliation Bill: New Rules for Charitable Gifts

Do you know how the new tax laws will affect your charitable giving opportunities and benefits? Read more to maximize your tax savings while realizing your philanthropic goals.

August Is National Make-A-Will Month—Time to Make the Most of Your Will Power

If you’ve been putting off creating or updating your will, August is the perfect time to ensure your plans are in place. Read more about the importance of having an up-to-date will.

Alphabet Soup and Timing: 70½, IRA, 108, QCD, 73, RMD, 25

Do you know how to ensure tax benefits and maximum impact from your IRA charitable rollover? Read more to learn how to best time your gifts and much more.

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