Planned Giving
That Outlives a Lifetime.
A planned gift to the IDEA Promise Foundation costs you nothing today, yet it can change the trajectory of a student's life for decades to come. Through your will, trust, retirement account, or life insurance policy, you can ensure the promise of college keeps being kept — long after you're gone.
That Costs Nothing Today
Planned gifts allow you to support IDEA scholars without affecting your current finances or lifestyle. Many donors find they're able to make a far larger impact through a planned gift than they ever could through cash giving alone - while also gaining valuable estate and tax planning benefits.
Choose the Vehicle That Fits Your Plans
Bequest by Will or Trust
Designate a specific amount, percentage, or remainder of your estate to the Foundation.
Beneficiary Designation
Name the Foundation as a beneficiary on a retirement account, life insurance policy, or bank account.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Receive fixed income for life, with the remainder supporting IDEA scholars.
Charitable Remainder Trust
Generate income for you or your family, with the remaining assets benefiting the Foundation.
Founders Legacy Society
Donors who include the IDEA Promise Foundation in their estate plans are welcomed into the Founders Legacy Society — recognizing their commitment to students they may never personally meet, but whose futures they will forever shape. Members receive invitations to an annual Legacy Society luncheon, recognition in our annual report, and regular updates on the students their future gift will support.
Donor & Scholar Voices
"Every year, we receive a report about the student our scholarship funded. We watch them graduate. That's not a donation — that's a return you can actually feel."
— Founders Legacy Society Member, Class of 1998 IDEA Volunteer
Start With a Single Conversation.
Whether you're exploring a bequest, a beneficiary designation, or a trust, our planned giving team is here to help you find the option that fits your goals and your family's future — while building one for IDEA scholars.
