Planned Giving

Create a Lasting Legacy for Future Students

Including the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation in your estate plan is a meaningful way to support students for generations to come. Your gift helps ensure that Glen Oaks continues to provide affordable, high-quality education to students across southern Michigan and northern Indiana.

When you choose planned giving, you invest in opportunity. You help future students access the education, support services, and career pathways they need to thrive.

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What Is Planned Giving?

Planned giving allows you to designate a future gift to the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation as part of your estate or financial plan.

Many donors choose planned gifts because they are simple to arrange and can reflect your personal values, priorities, and long-term goals.

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Bequests: A Simple and Meaningful Option

A bequest is one of the most common and flexible planned gifts. With guidance from your financial or legal advisor, you can include language in your will or trust directing a gift to the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation.

Bequests may take several forms:

• Specific bequest: A stated amount of cash, securities, or property
• General bequest: A gift made from the general assets of your estate, often in the form of cash
• Percentage bequest: A designated percentage of your entire estate
• Residual bequest: All or a portion of what remains after other bequests are fulfilled

Each option allows you to support students while maintaining control of your assets during your lifetime.

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Other Ways to Designate a Gift

You may also name the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation as a beneficiary of:

• A retirement account
• A life insurance policy
• An investment account

These designations are often easy to arrange and may offer additional financial planning benefits depending on your circumstances.

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The Impact of Your Legacy

When you make a planned gift, you create a personal legacy that shapes lives.

Your generosity strengthens scholarships, supports innovative programs, and sustains resources that help students succeed. It ensures that Glen Oaks remains a trusted and vibrant educational partner in our community.

Your gift is more than financial support. It is an investment in possibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is planned giving only for large estates?
A: No. Planned gifts of all sizes make a meaningful difference. Many donors choose percentage or residual gifts that align with their overall estate plan.

Q: Can I direct my planned gift to a specific purpose?
A: Yes. You may designate your gift to scholarships, a specific program, or general foundation support.

Q: Do I need an attorney to create a bequest?
A: We recommend consulting your legal and financial advisors to ensure your gift aligns with your goals and estate plan.

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Start the Conversation

If you are considering a planned gift or would like more information, we would be honored to speak with you.

Contact the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation
Phone: 269.294.4384
Email: awingard@glenoaks.edu.

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Important Disclosure

Please consult your financial and legal advisors to determine the planned giving option that best meets your goals and ensures that your gift aligns with your overall estate plan.