Welcome, and thank you for visiting the Claremont McKenna College planned giving website. Here you can learn about gift options that let you experience the joy of giving, often beyond what you may have thought possible, while also accomplishing personal, financial, tax-planning and estate planning goals.

We are happy to answer any questions, without obligation, to help you determine if one of these plans is right for you.

Getting Started

Learn about gift options that let you experience the joy of giving, often beyond what you may have thought possible, while also accomplishing personal, financial, tax-planning and estate planning goals.

Giving Options

There are many planned gifts that won’t affect your existing financial resources, but will have a significant impact on CMC. Give to the institution you care so much about, while maintaining control and flexibility.

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Make a Bequest

A charitable gift from your estate is a favored method of giving that enables you to achieve your financial goals, maintain control of your assets, and benefit CMC.

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The IRA Gift (QCD)

The IRA charitable rollover (also called the Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD) is a great way to make a tax-free gift to CMC.

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