The Office of Gift Planning

Learn more about The Atherton Society, a recognition society for people who make a planned gift.

Planned gifts can provide benefits to you now, and in the future, while benefiting Penn State for generations to come.

Our staff includes lawyers with extensive knowledge regarding tax and estate planning issues and is available to assist you and your attorney or other professional advisor.

We invite you to browse our Web site and learn about the many opportunities available to support Penn State through charitable giving.

Pension Protection Act--IRA gifts without tax complications

If you are 70 ½ or older, new legislation may benefit you. Under the Pension Protection Act of 2006, you can now make a gift to Penn State using funds transferred directly from your individual retirement account—without paying taxes on your distributions. >> Learn more