While U.S. tax laws provide incentives for incorporating philanthropy in your financial and estate planning, the most meaningful motivation often comes from the desire to make a lasting, positive impact on the world. Many of us hope that the values we live by will carry forward to future generations.
Including a bequest to American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) in your estate is one powerful way to ensure that the University’s vital work continues for decades to come.
During times of challenge, many of us feel called to consider how we can help—both now and in the future. Here are some simple, meaningful ways we can do that:
Name AFHU in your will or living trust to benefit the University in the future.
Designate AFHU as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(K) or life insurance policy, creating a future gift with tax-efficient benefits.
Add AFHU as a beneficiary on a savings, mutual fund, or brokerage account, ensuring your legacy continues through support for education and innovation.
To support the critical work of the University, your bequest can be unrestricted, giving the Hebrew University flexibility to meet evolving needs year after year—an especially valuable option during uncertain times.
Alternatively, you may choose to designate your bequest for specific purposes or programs that are meaningful to you.
A bequest can also be named in your honor or in memory of loved ones, and endowed to provide ongoing annual support while preserving the principal of your gift.
As we look ahead, these thoughtful plans offer a meaningful way to stand with Israel’s academic community—and to leave a legacy rooted in your values and vision.
AFHU would be pleased to share some ideas with you and your advisors.
For more information, please contact us at plannedgiving@afhu.org or 212.607.8524.
