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Members of the Herrick Society attend the annual luncheon in September 2025.

Gift in Will or Trust

A gift to Kent State through your will or revocable trust is known as a charitable bequest. . In addition to the impact the planned gift will have on Kent State, a bequest reduces taxes on income passed to your heirs and could also potentially reduce estate taxes.

Types of Gifts
  • A percentage bequest is a gift of a certain percentage of your estate
  • A specific bequest is a gift of a certain dollar amount or asset
  • A residual bequest is a gift made from the balance of your estate after the bequests to your heirs are honored
How To Leave a Bequest to Kent State University

To make a gift to Kent State in your estate plan, simply instruct your attorney to include the university as a beneficiary for your will or revocable trust. Please contact us at giftplan@kent.edu or 220-672-1000 if you would like sample language that can be used in your documents.

Learn More

If you would like to learn more on how you can leave a lasting legacy and make a profound impact on Kent State University well into the future, please contact Jeff Young at jyoun101@kent.edu or 330-672-8382.

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