Gifts of Life Insurance
Make a significant gift to Sam Houston State University even without a large estate. Here's how you can leverage your dollars for a larger gift.
How It Works
- You transfer ownership of a paid-up life insurance policy to Sam Houston State University.
- SHSU elects to cash in the policy now or hold it.
- Consider naming SHSU in your long-term plans. It's simple.
Benefits
- Make a gift using an asset that you and your family no longer need.
- Receive an income tax deduction equal to the cash surrender value of the policy.
- You may be able to use the cash value of your policy to fund a gift that delivers income, such as a deferred gift annuity.
Next
- More details on gifts of life insurance.
- Frequently asked questions on gifts of life insurance.
- Contact us so we can assist you through every step.