The following pages will offer ideas as to how you can be a part, truly a partner, in the shaping and developing of our future through your gifts and support of Cuesta College Foundation. Your rewards will be more than the potential tax savings. In helping others can be found unequaled personal and emotional fulfillment …cherished moments that can't be duplicated in any other way.

There are as many different ways to support Cuesta College Foundation as there are needs for your support. Planning a gift is more than just finding a need. There are a lot of factors to consider. If planned giving is a new thought, you might want to take a moment to consider some of the factors. Another reference tool for your use is our chart briefly describing some of the charitable means that are available to you - see How Can I...?

The stories that follow this page share some of the different ways people can become partners with us in changing lives. Take a moment to see how people - perhaps in circumstances similar to yours - have found ways to support  causes that are important to them - the way Cuesta College Foundation is important to you. Just click on the links below.

Wills and Bequests	Pooled Income Fund
Charitable Gift Annuities	Charitable Remainder Trusts
Gifts of Retirement Assets	Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Charitable Lead Trusts	Gifts of Real Estate
Deferred Charitable Gift Annuities	Gifts of Life Insurance

We are currently prioritizing some of our needs so that we may present a list for your information. When completed, it will be available on our wish list.

If you have already included Cuesta College Foundation in your estate plans, please let us know by calling us or filling out our estate intention form. We would like to assist you in making certain your intentions will be carried out. If you have not written a will yet, regardless of your charitable intent, please consider this.

Individual circumstances will vary - as with all tax and estate planning, please consult your attorney or estate specialist. We will be glad to answer questions and offer suggestions confidentially based on your personal circumstances. Please call us or e-mail us (see contact page). You may also use our information request form.

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Please note, individual financial circumstances will vary. The information on this site does not constitute legal or tax advice. As with all tax and estate planning, please consult your attorney or estate specialist. All material is copyrighted and is for viewing purposes only. Use of this site signifies your agreement with the terms of use. The content in this Planned Giving section has been developed for Cuesta College Foundation and is owned by Future Focus. Please report any problems to section webmaster.