Planned Giving


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Welcome to your resource for charitable gift planning!

We've created this Web site to help you dream, about our future and yours. If you're not sure where to begin, try our Build Your Gift planner.

If you already have gift options in mind, click on Compare Gifts to see how your choices match up or click on eBrochures to request specific information on a planning option. Happy dreaming!

Check Out Our Monthly Feature Articles:


Schuhmacher Family Legacy Continues in Alva
With a gift of $50,000 to the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation, a scholarship established by the late Dr. John Schuhmacher will give assistance to students in need at his alma mater and continue the Schuhmacher legacy in the Alva community. More

Don't Miss Your Chance: Make Tax-Free Gifts From Your IRA Today!
If you are 70½ or older, the extended charitable IRA rollover legislation benefits you! While easy to accomplish, this tax-smart gift option enables you to jump-start your legacy and witness the benefits of your generosity to Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation. Take a moment to review the questions and answers here to see if this arrangement is right for you. More

Is Facebook Part of Your Estate?
Have you thought about your online legacy? Learn what to consider when planning your estate in an era of social networking. More

When Your Online Passwords Become Your Heirs' Problem
Protecting your online information and access is crucial. But how? More

The Dangers of DIY Wills
Don't let your family lose money to legal fees, taxes and interest because of a do-it-yourself will. Learn a lesson from this real-life example of a DIY will gone wrong. More

Intellectual Property 101: Intangible Assets
Every year, thieves steal more than $300 billion in mostly invisible assets from U.S. companies and individuals. Learn how you can protect your ideas and other intangible assets. More