Membership is available to individuals who have made a commitment to the future of Purdue through their estate plans or with a life income gift arrangement, regardless of the amount, in the following ways:

Bequest in will or revocable trust:
Leave a legacy for a school, department, or program without affecting your current assets

Charitable remainder trust, gift annuity or pooled income fund:
Provide current tax benefits while retaining a stream of income for you and/or other beneficiaries

Charitable lead trust:
Provide income to the University now and pass the principal of the assets back to your heirs at a reduced tax cost

Beneficiary of an IRA, qualified retirement or pension plan:
Provide a future gift with possible tax savings for your heirs

Life insurance policy:
Make a gift with a modest investment

Remainder interest in personal residence or farm:
Receive a tax savings now and continue to live in your home

Download the Enrollment Form (PDF document-Acrobat Reader required)