Donor Profile

Al Wurster

Giving Back to Sigma Nu As an Ambassador for the Foundation's Building Upon the Rock Capital Campaign, Al Wurster (Purdue) has long believed in the unique impact of fraternity membership. He has

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Ways To Give

Wills/Bequests

A gift in your will, called a bequest, is one of the simplest ways to make a gift. More»

Securities

Using securities to make a gift may reduce or eliminate federal capital gains tax. More»

Savings Bonds

A gift of savings bonds through your will allows you to donate the full value of bonds while reducing taxes on your estate. More»

Retirement Plan Assets

A gift of retirement plan assets in your will can help you avoid or reduce federal income taxes. More»

Life Insurance

If you plan to purchase a new life insurance policy or have a life insurance policy you no longer need, you can fund a gift by naming the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation as beneficiary of the policy. more»

Real Estate

Making a gift using real estate, either outright or via a trust or will, offers numerous benefits. More»

Retained Life Estate

Using remainder interest in your home allows you to make a gift and to continue living in your home for the rest of your life. More»

Revocable Living Trusts

A revocable trust agreement allows you to transfer assets—usually cash and securities—to the trust, and allows the trustee to manage the assets and pay to you the net income or a portion of the principal. More»

Charitable Lead Trusts

Making a gift using a charitable lead trust allows you to make a donation now while reducing the tax burden for your heirs in the future. More»

Charitable Remainder Trusts

Charitable remainder trusts can be used to make a gift that pays you income each year for the rest of your life from assets you give to the trust you create. More»

Charitable Gift Annuities

By making a gift using a charitable gift annuity, you will receive fixed annuity payments during your retirement years. More»

Memorials and Endowments

Making a gift in your name or in the name of a loved using a memorial or endowment allows you leave an enduring statement of your support. More»

Donor Advised Funds

A donor advised fund allows you to make written agreement between you and a charitable organization that distributes gifts, and gives you the right to recommend that distributions (i.e., grants) be made from your fund to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation. More»