Foundational

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 NIU Foundation.

Income-Generating

Planned giving is a great way to support NIU Foundation while generating income for yourself and your family. Learn about the gifts that allow you to give to NIU Foundation while generating income for yourself and your family.

Asset Protection

Make a substantial gift to Northern Illinois University Foundation in the form of fixed annual payments and pass assets to your family or other heirs at reduced tax cost.

Outright

Learn which assets are most commonly used to fund a gift.