My gifts stem from a dual sense of gratitude, to the University itself for all it has done for me, and to this program for its work with developing nations and the people who live in those places.
Margaret “Meg” E. Osborne McLane (’69 MS L&S, ‘92 PhD L&S), donor to the Development Studies PhD Program
New Gift Annuity Rates- Effective July 1, 2008
The American Council on Gift Annuities adopted new gift annuity rates that will go into effect on July 1, 2008. These rates are generally lower than existing rates. See the examples below:
Age of Annuitant(s)
Current Gift Annuity Rate
July 1, 2008 Annuity Rate
65
6.0%
5.7%
70
6.5%
6.1%
75
7.1%
6.7%
80
8.0%
7.6%
There are similar reductions in the rates for two life annuities and deferred gift annuities as well.
If individuals are considering the option of a gift annuity, they may wish to contact the University of Wisconsin Foundation’s Office of Gift Planning for additional information.
