Daemen University is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, community involvement, and student success. Through innovative programs, scholarships, and community partnerships, we prepare students to make a lasting impact in Western New York and beyond.
Your legacy gift helps ensure that future generations of students continue to benefit from exceptional educational opportunities and transformative experiences. By including Daemen University in your estate plans, you create a lasting impact that supports our mission for years to come.
Ways to Give
We offer several ways to partner with Daemen University; choose the option that suits you best.
Contact our Office of Institutional Advancement at (716) 839-8212.
To make a gift by check, please make payable to: Daemen University
Send it with your gift designation to: Daemen University Office of Institutional Advancement, 4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226
For tax purposes: Gifts sent by USPS must be postmarked by December 31; gifts sent via FedEx or courier must be received by December 31.
To maximize your impact and receive potential tax benefits, consider donating appreciated stocks or mutual funds directly to Daemen University.
This allows you to:
- Avoid capital gains tax on appreciated assets, and
- Claim a full tax deduction for the fair market value of your gift.
Any in-kind gift may be liquidated, and the donor will be credited on an item for item basis.
These gifts must be unrestricted or used for specific approved purposes. Please provide an appraisal or valuation for tax reporting.
As part of the Canavan Planned Giving Society, Planned or deferred gifts, such as bequests or gifts from estate plans, help secure Daemen’s future. These gifts are typically made through assets in your estate rather than current income.
Planned giving options
There are many ways to include Daemen University in your long-term charitable plans. Review the options below and consult your professional advisor to determine what may be right for you.
- Appreciated Securities
- Beneficiary Designation
- Bequests Charitable Gift Annuity
- Charitable Lead Trust
- Charitable Remainder Trust
- Complex Assets
- Donor Advised Funds
- IRA Qualified Charitable Tax Deduction
- Personal Property Real Estate
- Retirement Plan Assets