Earn guaranteed income
Benefit from fixed payments, even in volatile markets. You and a co-annuitant receive annual, semi-annual or quarterly payments for life.
Get tax benefits
Receive an immediate tax receipt for a portion of your gift. Depending on your situation, fixed income payments that you and your co-annuitant receive may be tax-free.
Simplify asset management
McGill’s endowment fund is rigorously managed by seasoned professionals. Placing funds in a charitable gift annuity could help reduce money management worries.
Choose your cause
Support the area of the university you’re most passionate about. Provide student aid, fund research, give to your faculty, or invest in a project that’s close to your heart.
Know the essentials
- Minimum age for annuitants: 70
- Minimum charitable gift annuity: $50,000
- Annuity rate is based on the age of the income recipient(s) and other variables
- A charitable gift annuity is irrevocable
Legal notes
1. Information on this site is of a general nature and not intended to constitute financial or legal advice. Please consult your income tax, financial and/or legal advisors before arranging a planned gift.
2. All requests for information are confidential.
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Bequests and Planned Gifts
Ways to give
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Donating online is simple and secure. Just fill in our digital form, specifying which area you wish to support.
Give tomorrow
Support world-class education and cutting-edge research made by McGill. Be the generation that shapes the University of tomorrow. Explore planned giving options tailored to your goals, needs and timeline.
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