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By making a planned gift, you are furthering Ohio University's vision of becoming the nation's best transformative learning community where students realize their promise, faculty advance knowledge, staff achieve excellence, and alumni become global leaders.

Learn About Wills and Bequests

What are the benefits of making a bequest?

You leave a lasting legacy to be remembered
You lessen the burden of taxes on your family
You may receive estate tax savings

How can I learn more?

Watch a Video

Download a Brochure

How do I make a bequest?

A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to family, friends or Ohio University as part of your estate plan.

View Bequest Language

What are my options?

A bequest can be made in several ways:

You can gift a specific dollar amount or asset
You can gift a percentage of your estate
You can gift from the balance or residue of your estate
You can make a beneficiary designation of certain assets

How do I get started?

Request an Estate Planning Guide

Create an Online Account

Kelli Kotowski

Assistant Vice President, Gift Planning
The Ohio University Foundation
P.O. Box 869
Athens, OH 45701

[email protected]
740-597-1819 office
740-707-3100 cell
740-593-1432 fax

Tim J. Gartland

Director, Gift Planning
The Ohio University Foundation
P.O. Box 869
Athens, OH 45701

[email protected]
740-593-2235 office
480-297-3032 cell
740-593-1432 fax