The Heritage Society honors those who make planned gifts to BJU or to any of the tax-exempt entities friendly to BJU:
- Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery (BJU M&G)
- Minority Scholarship Fund (MSF)
- Hispanic Assistance Fund (HAF)
- Demonstrative Need Scholarship Fund (DNSF)
- Gospel Fellowship Association (GFA)
- Science & Engineering Endowment Fund (S&E)
- Alliance for Excellence (AE)
Planned Gifts that qualify a donor for membership in the Society include the following:
- Testamentary bequest (via will or living trust)
- Life insurance beneficiary designation
- IRA/401K beneficiary designation
- Charitable gift annuity*
- Charitable remainder annuity trust*
- Charitable remainder unitrust*
- Charitable lead trust*
- Gift of life insurance
By giving to any of the funds listed above in your estate plan, you will automatically be qualified for membership in the Heritage Society and entitled to its privileges. These include:
- Annual appreciation luncheon during Bible Conference
- Membership card entitling you to various various privileges on campus
- Gift card for purchases at the BJU Campus Store
*BJU does not qualify as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and gifts to it may not be deducted for federal income, gift, or estate tax purposes. The BJU M&G, MSF, HAF, DNSF, S&E Endowment Fund and GFA are all 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, and gifts to these organizations may be deducted for federal income, gift, or estate tax purposes.
Terry Whaley
Terry Whaley, a Planned Giving Specialist, has recently joined the Advancement Office at BJU and is excited to see the Heritage Society grow. “Members of the Heritage Society are visibly showing their support of BJU by being active participants in helping us fulfill our mission.” Read more >>
