How to Give

Giving to Van Andel Institute can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

• Bequest
  Bequest
  You designate VAI as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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• Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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• Charitable Gift Annuity
  Charitable Gift Annuity
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to VAI in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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• Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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• Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
  Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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• Charitable Lead Trust
  Charitable Lead Trust
  You fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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• Donor Advised Funds
  Donor Advised Funds
  You fund a Donor Advised Fund and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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