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Seattle Pacific University
University Advancement
3307 3rd Avenue W.
Seattle, WA., 98119-1997, U.S.A.
gifts@spu.edu
206-281-2131 or 866-778-2638

Welcome to Seattle Pacific University
Gift Planning

Thank you for your interest in Seattle Pacific University. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. We have an increasing number of friends at SPU who now are benefiting from life income gifts, such as charitable remainder trusts and gift annuities. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning.

Significance Newsletter Autumn 2009 Significance Newsletter (PDF)

Wills Guide Presentation

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Benefits For Family and Seattle Pacific University

There are several types of plans. Many of these have wonderful benefits for the gift donors. Many of these families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings. You might start by meeting these friends. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.

Creative Giving with Real Estate
Karl Krienke taught physics and mathematics at SPU for 44 years. His wife, Reita, was an elementary and preschool teacher. Because their modest salaries did not allow much charitable giving, they sought creative ways to help SPU financially. More on Creative Giving with Real Estate >>.

An Alumna and Neighbor Gives Back
Patricia Bentz keeps an unusual collection - Winnie the Pooh books published in 24 different languages including Greek, Latin, Russian, and the prize find - Afrikaner. More on An Alumna and Neighbor Gives Back >>.

Faculty Family Gives Back
Retired professor Robert Hughson, and his wife, Rosalee, believe in giving to assist deserving students who otherwise could not attend Seattle Pacific University. More on Faculty Family Gives Back >>.

Family Honors Son's Memory
As an act of worship and stewardship, Rob and Carla Wall joined with other family members to create the Bartholomew Edwin Wall Memorial Faculty Development Endowment. More on Family Honors Son's Memory >>.

Steps to Wise Giving

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.