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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I create income with my gift?
Yes! Johns Hopkins has many plans for Gifts that Pay You Income. You can also provide income for a child, a grandchild, a parent, or a friend. That income can increase cash flow now and/or during retirement, pay for a college education, provide income for aging parents, or perhaps assist a loved one with special needs. You can also provide income to Johns Hopkins by using a Charitable Lead Trust.
- What asset should I use to make my gift?
While cash or a check is a simple way to make a gift, you might want to consider the following:
| GIFT TYPE | POSSIBLE BENEFITS |
| Cash | Current income-tax deduction Generate income |
| Appreciated securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds | Elimination or reduction of
capital-gain tax
Current income-tax deduction
Generate income |
| Transfer of residential, commercial, or undeveloped real estate | Elimination or reduction of
capital-gain tax
Income- and estate-tax savings
Generate income
Relief from management |
| Donate an interest in closely held or family business stock | Reduce the cost of passing the business to heirs
Income- and estate-tax savings
Generate income |
| Give us tangible personal property like art, books, or collectibles | A charitable income-tax deduction |
| Make Johns Hopkins the owner and beneficiary of life insurance or annuities | Income- and estate-tax savings |
- Can I direct how Johns Hopkins will use my gift?
Most often the answer to this is “yes”!! Many donors direct that their gifts be used to create scholarships, support specific departments, honor a favorite faculty member, or remember a loved one. Please be sure to discuss this when you make your gift.
- Why should I consider a gift to Johns Hopkins?
Gifts are made for many different reasons. Often gifts are made
- To express gratitude for the education you received
- To honor a loved one or a professor who was important to your education
- To ensure Johns Hopkins will remain a vibrant and strong place for today’s students and for future students
- To help Johns Hopkins provide the very best in education to students, regardless of their finances
Please contact the Gift Planning Office for more information.

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