Why do people like making planned gifts?
Planned gifts (most commonly a donation made in your will or trust) cost nothing today and allow you to make an incredible impact on the LCAD community.
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Popular gifts for the future
See what types of gifts people choose to make to honor a loved one and show what’s important in their life.
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will or trust – for free!
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Popular gifts for today
Explore giving options that make an immediate impact while complimenting your individual financial plans and personal circumstances.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.
Stocks and securities
Many people love donating stock or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.
Donor Advised Funds
Easily recommend grants to Laguna College of Art + Design for tax-efficient giving.
Cryptocurrency
Donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more to save on taxes and make a big impact.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.
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Support the Next Era of Creatives
Planned gifts cost nothing today and provide essential support to our programs and student services. A donation in your will or trust will directly impact the next era of creatives by providing access to leading-edge technologies, increased scholarship support for students and exceptional learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to your impact on the next era of creatives, documented gifts to LCAD enable you to become a member of the Nellie Gail Moulton Legacy Society. Learn more at www.lcad.edu/endowment
Yes! All undesignated gifts directly contribute to our Endowment Fund. Specifically designated gifts will go to the program or area of focus as directed.
Yes! Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated. Many people choose to leave a percentage of their estate, which scales up or down with your estate size.
Yes! Knowing in advance about your intentions is quite helpful to our staff, but you are always welcome to not share your gift.
We’ve partnered with FreeWill to help you make a will or trust at no cost to you. You can use this to complete your plans, or you may choose to use the same tools to get your affairs in order before visiting an attorney (who is likely to have a fee associated with finalizing your plans).
Yes. You are always free to revise or update your estate plans.
Yes! FreeWill will never share your personal information without your permission.
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Name: Mark Saville
Title :Vice President of Development
Phone: 949-376-6000 ext. 241
Email: giving@lcad.edu
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