What is a planned gift?

Planned giving, sometimes referred to as gift planning, is any major gift, made in lifetime or at death as part of a donor’s overall financial and/or estate planning. It is a method of supporting non-profits and charities that enables philanthropic individuals or donors to make larger gifts than they could make from their income. While some planned gifts provide a life-long income to the donor, others use estate and tax planning techniques to provide for charity and other heirs in ways that maximize the gift and/or minimize its impact on the donor’s estate.

How to make a planned gift?

If you would like to learn more about giving a “deferred/planned gift” to the Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation, please contact Michele Suchovsky at 616-988-5430 ext 1 or by e-mail.

Already made a planned gift?

Thank you! Please let us know by contacting Michele Suchovsky at 616-988-5430 ext 1 or by e-mail.

Learn more about the Joan P Secchia Endowment Fund.