Reach your philanthropic and financial goals with gift planning
A legacy gift enables you to support The University of Texas at San Antonio, secures the financial needs of your loved ones, and provides you with tax benefits. By including UT San Antonio in your will or trust, naming UT San Antonio as a beneficiary of all or part of a life insurance policy, or taking advantage of other giving opportunities, you can preserve your assets now and support UT San Antonio for years to come. Your gift will have a real, lasting impact.
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When you include a gift to UT San Antonio in your will and/or estate plans, you’ll be welcomed into the Sombrilla Society and join other supporters and friends of our important mission.
Is UT San Antonio already in your plans? Please let us know so we can properly thank you and make sure your gift will be used as you’ve intended.
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How to Give
Not only do you have options for how your gift to UT San Antonio will be used, you also have options on what to give and how to give. There are gifts that cost you nothing now, gifts that pay you income, and gifts that allow you to decide what happens when.
UT San Antonio is proud to offer you free access to Giving Docs (opens in a new window), a tool used by many to make creating your charitable gift plan easier.
Gifts from Your Will or Trust
Through a provision in your will, you can make a gift of cash, securities, real estate or other property. A bequest is flexible and can be written to best fits your needs and intentions.
Learn More and Download Bequest LanguageDonor Advised Funds
Set up a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), a sort of charitable savings account that is a tax-smart way to give. You can designate UT San Antonio to receive a grant at any time or name UT San Antonio as a beneficiary.
Learn More about DAFsBlended Giving
Blended Giving is a strategic approach to philanthropy that combines immediate donations during your lifetime with a future commitment through your estate plan.
Learn More about Blended GivingCharitable Gift Annuities
Make a gift to UT San Antonio of assets (such as stock, savings or bonds) that provides income to you. Your Charitable Gift Annuity will give you quarterly, fixed payments for life and tax benefits, too.
Learn More and Download CGA InformationRetirement and IRA Gifts
If you’re 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA to UT San Antonio. When you donate retirement funds you avoid the income tax on the donated portion of your required minimum distribution.
Learn More and Download IRA Rollover InformationGifts of Stock
Donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, instead of cash, to receive charitable deductions at market value and reduce capital gains. You can give now or by beneficiary designation.
Learn More and Download Stock Transfer InformationGifts of Life Insurance
Name UT San Antonio as a beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy; donate a paid-up policy you no longer need; or purchase a new policy naming the university as the owner and beneficiary.
Learn More about Life InsuranceGifts of Real Estate and Other Valuables
Like stock, the fair market value of gifts such as real estate, artwork, and other curated collections can be deducted from your income tax today and reduce your estate taxes in the future.
Learn More Real Estate Gift InformationCharitable Trusts
For the savvy donor, charitable trusts can provide tax-advantaged income, eliminate capital gains, or preserve assets for your heirs. Your advisor can set up the right trust to meet your needs.
Learn More about Charitable Remainder TrustsMeet Our Donors
Donors just like you have made an impact through a gift in their will or one of the other many ways to give.
Linda A. Smith
Investing in Student Discovery and Experiential Learning
The Litzinger Family
A Father’s Legacy, A Smarter Way to Give
Ann Janson ‘97
Grateful Alumna Gives Back
Alan Beckstead
Generosity Rooted in Friendship Enhances Art and Archives
William Di Filippo, BBA ’91, EMBA ’11
Creating Opportunity Through a Future Gift
Michael “Mike” Anderson ’95 and Gloria Anderson
Honoring U.S. Purple Heart Recipients Through Scholarship Support
Dr. Peter Ramirez ’81
An Investment in Future Physicians
Dr. Arcadia López
A Scholarship Preserves a Legacy of Bilingual Learning
Tim, MBA ’99 and Elizabeth Turner
Establishing a Lifetime Legacy
Tommy Stuchell ’10
Gift Planning Makes It Easy to Honor the Ones You Love
Antonio and Harriette Furino
Founding Faculty Member Made an Enduring Impact
Joey Mukherjee ’95
Stewart Wedge ‘07
Investing in Values with a Stock Gift Tribute
Melinda ’83 and Daniel “Danny” Bryant
A Couple’s Bold Dedication to
Dr. Brenda Melton ’13
Shaping the Future through Counseling Excellence
Yvonne ’85 and Gary ’86 Fernandez
A Planned Investment in the Next Generation
Rhonda Kay Hoffman ’87
Former Student-Athlete Plans for Future Roadrunners’ Success
Beck Hanson Whitehead
Crafting Artistic Excellence
Sabrina Quirarte McGowan ’93
A Father’s Legacy Inspires Endless Support for Art History Students
Tom and Cynthia Cochran
From Flight to Philanthropy: Professor Emeritus Leaves a Lasting Legacy at
Col. William Mastoris Jr., ’87, ’89, ’93
Lover of Learning and Retired Army Veteran’s Legacy Lives On
Maggie Bennette
Finding the Perfect Philanthropic Fit
Jim and Katie Reed
Supporting Future Educators and Athletes – Now & Later – Through the Legacy Challenge
Porfirio Munoz ‘89
An Alum’s Dedication to Service
Ruben and Veronica Escobedo
When You See a Need, Pay it Forward
Nancy ‘87 and Frank ‘85 Kudla
Mary ‘20 and John Whisenhunt
Helping Students Explore and Improve Our World
Linda ‘81 and Art ‘88 Chavez
The Power of Caring Donors
Tim Chapman ‘84
’Forever Scholarships’ help alumnus honor parents, plan for future
Nicole Ramirez ‘05
Teacher Shares Passion for Supporting
Dr. John Richardson and Dr. Janet Puckett
The Will to Support Students
A. David Mangelsdorff
Lifelong Scholar Supports Military Veterans at
Kathleen Moss ’88
A Coach Committed to Student Success
Let's get in touch
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Kimberly S. West, CFRE
Assistant Vice President for Development
210-458-7307
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Laura Salfen
Assistant Director of Gift Planning
210-458-4957
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UT San Antonio Advancement and Alumni Engagement
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
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For Professional Advisors
Are you working with a professional advisor or advising a donor? Here's a practical guide for including a gift to UT San Antonio in a charitable estate plan.
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