If you have a loved one who has been impacted by our university, establishing a memorial or tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor your loved one or celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday while supporting IU. Your memorial or tribute gift will be a lasting tribute to your loved one and make a difference in the lives of IU students.
Memorials & Tribute Gifts
Check Out This Potential Scenario
Santosh Jain passed away in 2009. It was after her funeral that her husband, IU professor Chaman L. Jain, and their two children hit upon the idea of honoring her memory with the Santosh Jain Memorial Scholarship. In that way, the family felt Santosh's generous spirit could continue to teach others.
Before she died, her spirit manifested itself in the work she did for her community. And when an India Studies Chair was proposed at IU, she and Chaman rallied support for the effort. In addition, she always kept a place at her dinner table for international students far from their homes. Her encouraging spirit benefited her family the most, however.
"Her charming persona attracted many," Chaman says. "She taught me how to be tolerant and generous. I will remain indebted to her for the rest of my life."
Now that same spirit has inspired a gift that will shape young lives at IU. It's a gift befitting a woman whose kindness and generosity shaped her family.
Learn How to Fund It
You can create a memorial gift using the following assets:
The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in examples are for hypothetical purposes only and are subject to change. References to estate and income taxes include federal taxes only. State income/estate taxes or state law may impact your results. Annuities are subject to regulation by the State of California. Payments under such agreements, however, are not protected or otherwise guaranteed by any government agency or the California Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association. A charitable gift annuity is not regulated by the Oklahoma Insurance Department and is not protected by a guaranty association affiliated with the Oklahoma Insurance Department. Charitable gift annuities are not regulated by and are not under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota Division of Insurance.
