Planned Giving

Many alumni and friends of Wayland Academy, as a vote of confidence in the Academy's mission and belief in the importance of Wayland’s continued educational excellence, have pledged all or part of their personal estate to Wayland. Thanks to the financial support and bequests of these dedicated individuals to increase the Academy’s endowment, are helping to provide in perpetuity for future generations of Academy students.

Use the sample language below, in consultation with your personal attorney, in your will, codicil, or trust.

Unrestricted Bequest

“I give and bequeath ____ % (or a specific dollar amount or describe specific personal property being given) to Wayland Academy, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. I request that the total bequest be used in such a manner as the Academy's Board of Trustees shall, in its sole discretion, determine.”

Restricted Bequest

“I bequeath ____ % (or a specific dollar amount or describe specific personal property being given) to Wayland Academy, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, for the purpose of establishing (state the restricted purpose of how the bequest should be used & i.e. scholarship endowment, building endowment, faculty chair endowment, etc.).”

Residuary Estate

“I devise and bequeath the entire residue of the property owned by me at my death, real and personal, whatever situate, to Wayland Academy, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, for its general purposes.”

Wayland Academy thanks you for your consideration of including the Academy in your estate plans. We hope these samples are helpful to you and your advisors. If you are considering a restricted bequest, Wayland strongly encourages you to discuss the details of your intentions with a senior member of the Academy’s administration to assure the maximum effectiveness of your bequest. In conclusion, make sure you discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your attorney, accountant, or financial planner.

If you would like assistance or have any questions about a Bequest planned giving option, please contact Director of Advancement Carrie Ahlborn at 920-356-2120, ext. 222.

One convenient way to financially support Wayland Academy is directly from your IRA. This option is only for those IRA owners who are 70½ and older and must be made directly from your IRA to Wayland. These gifts DO NOT count as taxable income and are NOT tax deductible. To the extent that this material concerns tax matters, it is not intended or written to be used as tax advice. Each taxpayer should seek independent advice from a tax professional based on his or her individual circumstances.

Here are some other requirements for making an IRA charitable rollover gift:

• No material benefits can be received in return for the gift.
• Gifts to all charities combined cannot exceed a total of $100,000 per taxpayer for the year.
• The gift can be made only from an IRA. Gifts from 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans, simple IRA plans and simplified employee pension (SEP) plans are not permitted.

This may be the right gift for you to make if:

• You want to see the immediate impact your gift has on Wayland Academy.
• You want to make a charitable gift and your IRA includes available assets.
• You do not need additional income created by your required minimum distribution.

​To make this type of gift, contact your IRA Plan Administrator and instruct them to transfer the funds directly to Wayland Academy. Gifts can be sent to:

Office of Advancement
Wayland Academy
101 North University Avenue
Beaver Dam, WI 53916-9983

You can also download the following letter and mail it to your IRA Plan Administrator for specific directions.

Qualified Charitable Distribution Sample Letter

Wayland Academy’s tax identification number is 39-0806363.

If you would like assistance or have any questions about an IRA Charitable Rollover Option, please contact Director of Advancement Carrie Ahlborn at 920-356-2120, ext. 222.

You can avoid significant taxes and make a gift to Wayland's endowment.

Many people are finding that the IRS may take a large portion of their estates. Today, IRA's, 401(k)'s, and other retirement plans are especially vulnerable because income taxes are still due on them. In addition to benefiting Wayland Academy, a retirement plan beneficiary gift may allow your family to avoid substantial portions of income taxes or estate taxes.

It only takes three, simple steps to make this type of gift. Here’s how to name Wayland Academy as a beneficiary:

• Contact your retirement plan administrator, insurance company, bank or financial institution for a change-of-beneficiary form.
• Decide what percentage (1-100) you would like Wayland to receive and name Wayland Academy, along with the percentage you chose, on the beneficiary form.
• Return the completed form to your plan administrator, insurance company, bank or financial institution.

If you would like assistance or have any questions about a Retirement Plan Beneficiary planned giving option, please contact Director of Advancement Carrie Ahlborn at 920-356-2120, ext. 222.

Consider naming Wayland as a beneficiary. An outright gift of a paid-up life insurance policy makes an excellent charitable gift. You can also make Wayland Academy the beneficiary of an existing policy or take out a new policy with Wayland as the owner and beneficiary.

If you would like assistance or have any questions about Life Insurance Gifts, please contact Director of Advancement Carrie Ahlborn at 920-356-2120, ext. 222.

A gift annuity is a contract between you and Wayland. 

Transfer assets (usually cash or securities) to Wayland and in return the Academy sends you fixed, guaranteed payments for your lifetime or the lifetimes of other beneficiaries whom you name. Payments may begin immediately, or you may defer payments a number of years.

The main benefits of a gift annuity are:

• You and/or beneficiaries are provided with income for life, or a chosen period of time.
• It may provide a significantly higher income than your assets currently provide.
• Wayland guarantees payments.
• You receive an immediate income tax deduction, based on the age of the beneficiary(s).
• A portion of each regular payment will be tax-free, based on the age of the beneficiary(s).
• You may reduce capital gains taxes, if you fund the annuity with appreciated assets.
• You may reduce estate taxes, by reducing the size of your taxable estate.
• A gift annuity is easy to set up and maintain.

If you would like assistance or have any questions about a Charitable Gift Annuity, please contact Director of Advancement Carrie Ahlborn at 920-356-2120, ext. 222.

A remainder trust is an arrangement in which a donor transfers assets to a trust, the trust then pays an income to the donor or beneficiary(s) named by the donor. [Show as short description]

There are two primary types of remainder trusts. An annunity trust provides a fixed income payment to the beneficiary, while a unitrust provides a variable income stream to the beneficiary. The income payment from a unitrust will vary based upon the results of the investment strategy of the trustee who manages the trust’s assets. A trust can be established to run for the life of the beneficiary(s), or for a specified number of years. When the trust expires, the remaining assets become part of the endowment of Wayland. 

The main benefits of a charitable remainder trust are: 

• You and/or loved ones are provided with income for life.
• It may provide a significantly higher income than your assets currently provide.
• Payments are guaranteed by the Academy in an annuity trust.
• Your gift and your income payments have the possibility of growth in a unitrust.
• You receive an immediate income tax deduction for the present value of the gift.
• You bypass all capital gains taxes, if you fund the trust with appreciated assets.
• You may reduce estate taxes by reducing the size of your taxable estate.
• Income received from the trust may be taxed favor ably at lower capital gains rate.
• You may make additional contributions to a unitrust at any time.

If you would like assistance or have any questions about a Charitable Remainder Trust, please contact Director of Advancement Carrie Ahlborn at 920-356-2120, ext. 222.

A life estate agreement allows you to transfer title of a residence or farm that you own (you do not need to live in it) to Wayland Academy, while you retain the right to use the residence for your lifetime, or the lifetime of someone you name.

You keep any income that the property generates, and you are responsible for its upkeep. Upon death, Wayland receives the property.

The main benefits of the life estate agreement are:

• You receive an immediate income tax deduction at the time the agreement is established.
• You may bypass capital gains taxes, if the residence has appreciated in value.
• You receive an estate tax deduction.
• You retain a life interest in the property.
• By increasing Wayland’s endowment, you provide lasting support for its mission. 

If you would like assistance or have any questions about Life Estate Agreements, please contact Director of Advancement Carrie Ahlborn at 920-356-2120, ext. 222.

Real Estate may be given to Wayland Academy through the gift of any standard form of warranty deed or acceptable quitclaim deed. An outright gift of real estate offers the donor a charitable tax deduction for the fair market value of the property.

If you would like assistance or have any questions about a planned gift of Real Estate, please contact Director of Advancement Carrie Ahlborn at 920-356-2120, ext. 222.

A lead trust is an arrangement in which a donor transfers assets to a trust the trust then pays an income to a charity or non-profit organization named by the donor.

There are two primary types of lead trusts. A charitable lead annuity trust provides a fixed income payment to the named organization, while a charitable lead unitrust provides a variable income stream to the named organization. The main difference between the two is that the income payment from a unitrust will vary based upon the results of the investment strategy of the trustee who manages the trust’s assets. A trust can be established to run for the life of the donor, or for a specified number of years. When the trust expires, the remaining assets are either retained by the donor or given to a non-charitable beneficiary, usually a family member.

The main benefits of a charitable lead trust are:

• Enables you to experience the impact of your giving during your lifetime.
• Helps to substantially reduce the value of a taxable gift in that the gift is made for a future interest (known as an estate freezing technique).
• Provides a gift and estate tax sanctuary for assets expected to appreciate in value.
• Allows you to donate to a non-profit and keep trust assets within the family.
• Allows you to postpone the non-charitable beneficiary's receipt of the trust assets.
• Allows you to control the payment method, term of the trust and beneficiaries.
• Helps to minimize your taxable estate, thus potentially reducing federal estate tax liabilities.

If you would like assistance or have any questions about a Charitable Lead Trust, please contact Director of Advancement Carrie Ahlborn at 920-356-2120, ext. 222.