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Planned Giving

Leave a Legacy, Inspire the Future

Leaving an estate gift to Iona ensures your legacy lives on through education. Your generosity supports scholarships, innovative research, and state-of-the-art facilities, providing students with opportunities to succeed and thrive. By investing in the future, you help shape the leaders and innovators of tomorrow, making a lasting impact on Iona University and beyond.

Leave a Legacy Today

Find the best way to support Iona for you and your loved ones. 

  • Making Current Gifts from your IRA
  • Bequests
  • Name Iona as a Beneficiary
  • Gifts that Pay Life Income
  • Life Insurance
  • Gifts of Real Property & Other Tangible Assets

Learn more about Planned Giving Opportunities

Iona lettering on the wall near North Ave.
The St. Columba statue in front of McSpedon Hall.

Join our Legacy Society

The St. Columba Legacy Society honors those who play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Iona by including the University in their estate plans. 

Learn More: St. Columba Legacy Society

Gaels Giving Back

Ed and Phyllis Lakner

Iona holds a special place in both our hearts. From the top-notch education that I received from the Christian Brothers in the 1960’s to our wedding on campus, these are just a few of the many reasons we included Iona in our estate planning.

Ed ’65 and Phyllis Lakner

Resources for You

FreeWill 

This a simple, online legal will-maker that lets you make your testament quick, easy, anonymous, and completely free.

Explore FreeWill Today 

Contact Us

If you have any questions, our Advancement team is ready to help you!

Telephone: (914) 633-2390
Fax: (914) 637-2711 
Email: plannedgiving@iona.edu 

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