Current Gifts

Current gifts are made in the current fiscal year and allow the University to use this resource immediately. They are often called "outright" gifts or "immediate" gifts. Current gifts may be applied to existing scholarships that benefit a specific department or program.

• Gifts of cash
• Gifts of appreciated securities create a double tax benefit
• Gifts of real estate
• Tangible property
• Charitable Lead Trusts allow you to make a future transfer of assets to your heirs at a substantially reduced gift and estate tax cost while continuing to support Graceland during your lifetime.