Legacy Gifts - Shaping the Future of PAU

As we reflect on the incredible impact your generosity has had on our university, we are excited to highlight an opportunity that allows you to extend your influence far into the future: legacy gifts. Typically made through wills or trusts, these gifts are a powerful way to support PAU’s long-term goals while creating a lasting personal legacy. These contributions provide a stable source of funding that can be directed towards our most pressing priorities or specific areas close to your heart.

Your legacy gift can:

• Fund student scholarships, opening doors for future generations
• Bolster academic programs, ensuring cutting-edge education and training in behavioral health
• Enhance library resources, fostering a rich learning and research environment
• Support groundbreaking, innovative research that shapes our world

Beyond the immense impact on our university, legacy gifts offer significant benefits to you as a donor:

• Create a meaningful legacy that reflects your values and passions
• Enjoy potential tax benefits, including charitable tax deductions, using vehicles such as appreciated stock, real estate, life insurance, charitable gift annuities, or retirement plans
• Establish a family legacy, inspiring future generations
• Direct your gift to specific areas of interest, ensuring your vision is realized

We understand that planning a legacy gift is a deeply personal decision. We are here to guide you through the process, ensuring your wishes are honored and your impact is maximized.

By including PAU in your estate plans, you are not just making a donation – you are investing in the future of education, research, and innovation. Your foresight today will empower countless students and faculty tomorrow, creating ripples of positive change for years to come.

Thank you for considering this profound way to support our shared mission. Together, we can build a brighter future for PAU and the world it serves. To learn more or to discuss making a legacy gift to PAU, please reach out to us at giving@paloaltou.edu.