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Join us in empowering the next generation of changemakers. By including UC San Diego in your estate plans, you can make a lasting impact that reaches far beyond today, supporting future generations of students, researchers and innovators. The Office of Gift Planning is here to help you create a legacy that reflects your values and advances a brighter future.
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Make-a-Will Month: A Good Time to Get Started
Do you have a will? According to Trust & Will’s 2026 Estate Planning Report, 56% of adults in the U.S. have no estate planning documents at all. Writing or updating a will is easy to put off. Instead of looking at it as a daunting task, though, it helps to see that a will or living trust is an opportunity to protect your loved ones and carry your values forward.
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The York Society: honoring the transformative power of planned giving
You hold the key to shaping a brighter future by supporting our student-centered, research-driven and service-oriented education. By including UC San Diego in your estate plan, you help our students, faculty and staff redefine conventional wisdom to make a better world. You also qualify to join our community of visionary supporters in the York Society.
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Legislative changes that took effect this year may impact how or when you choose to make a charitable gift.
DEDUCTION FOR NONITEMIZERS
Claim an above-the-line deduction of up to $1,000 ($2,000 for joint filers) for cash gifts to qualified public charities (excluding donor-advised funds). If you don’t typically itemize your taxes, this is a new opportunity to save.
CAP FOR TOP EARNERS
Itemizers in the 37% tax bracket will have the tax benefit of their deductions capped at 35%.
MINIMUM GIVING THRESHOLD
Only the amount of total annual giving that surpasses 0.5% of your adjusted gross income qualifies for a deduction (if you itemize). You may want to consider bunching gifts for multiple years into one tax year to exceed both the giving floor and the high standard deduction.
One thing hasn't changed — charitable giving is still a powerful way to make a difference, create a legacy and make the most of tax-smart planning.