Legacy Giving

Leave a Legacy, Shape the Future of Healthcare

Your values and vision can live on through a legacy gift to NUNM. By including us in your estate plans, you create a lasting impact on the education of future natural medicine physicians and professionals, groundbreaking research, and community health services for years to come.

What is Legacy Giving?

Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, allows you to make a significant contribution to NUNM without affecting your current financial situation. These gifts are an opportunity to reflect your commitment to our mission while securing potential tax benefits for you and your loved ones.

Ways to Make a Legacy Gift

Bequests

Include NUNM in your will or living trust. Bequests can be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other bequests are fulfilled.

Sample language for your will:

“I give, devise, and bequeath to National University of Natural Medicine (Tax ID: 93-0461940), located in Portland, Oregon, the sum of $_____ (or _____% of my estate) to be used for its general purposes.”

Retirement Plan or Life Insurance Beneficiary Designations

Designate NUNM as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or life insurance policy. This simple, tax-efficient option allows you to make a significant gift without modifying your will.

How to get started:

Request a beneficiary designation form from your plan administrator.
List “National University of Natural Medicine” as a primary or secondary beneficiary.
Specify the percentage you wish to donate.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

Set up a trust that provides income to you or your loved ones for life or a set term. The remaining assets are donated to NUNM to support our programs.

Benefits of a trust:

Income for beneficiaries
Tax advantages
Support for future generations

Learn more about charitable trusts →

Join the NUNM Legacy Society

The NUNM Legacy Society honors individuals who have included NUNM in their estate plans. As a member, you’ll receive:

Recognition in NUNM publications (with your permission)
Invitations to exclusive events
Updates on how your gift supports our mission

Coming soon! Email us for more information.

Why Leave a Legacy Gift to NUNM?

Your generosity ensures that NUNM continues to:

Train the next generation of healthcare change agents.
Conduct cutting-edge research funded by organizations like the NIH.
Provide community health services to underserved populations.
Lead the evolution of natural medicine and integrative health care.

Your legacy gift helps us build a healthier future for communities everywhere.

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