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Retirement Plan Gifts 

Gifts donated through your retirement plan(s) can provide long-term financial benefits to you and Cedar Crest. By obtaining one of the following accounts or plans, you can receive significant tax benefits, knowing you are helping Cedar Crest students reach their full potential. 

1. Beneficiary Designations 

Common assets included in your will allow you to designate Cedar Crest College as a beneficiary on your account. By designating Cedar Crest College as a beneficiary, you can reduce tax burdens on your loved ones while leaving an influential legacy to the College.  

These gifts create a foundation for Cedar Crest’s future, ensuring students well into the future also receive the same support. 

2. Individual Retirement Account (IRA) 

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) allow you to bequest a gift at a specific dollar amount or as a percentage of your account. This vehicle simply requires you to contact your retirement plan administrator and designate Cedar Crest College as a beneficiary of your IRA. By making this designation, you can know you are supporting the next generation of leaders.  

Important information needed for your beneficiary designation form includes the following: 

Name of beneficiary: Cedar Crest College 

Address: 100 College Dr. Allentown, PA 18104 

Tax-Identification Number: 23-1365953  

If you are interested in learning more about designating Cedar Crest College as a beneficiary to your IRA, contact Heather Ennis, Director of Philanthropy, at  or 484-229-4563.  

Additionally, if you are interested in giving through your IRA now, learn more about how to give a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) here. 

Learn More About QCDs Here!