Bequeathing to science

Improving the quality of life is always central at WUR. We are committed to a healthy and sustainable living environment and food production through knowledge sharing and research: we also want to have a liveable planet in the future. Your support in this is indispensable.

University Fund Wageningen is the charity of Wageningen University & Research. Through this fund you can contribute to creative and innovative science for a sustainable future, to talent development, for example via scholarships, and to entrepreneurship. University Fund Wageningen is a public benefit institution (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling or ANBI). This means that we do not owe any inheritance tax.

Improving the quality of life is always central at WUR. We are committed to a healthy and sustainable living environment and food production through knowledge sharing and research: we also want to have a liveable planet in the future. Your support in this is indispensable.

University Fund Wageningen is the charity of Wageningen University & Research. Through this fund you can contribute to creative and innovative science for a sustainable future, to talent development, for example via scholarships, and to entrepreneurship. University Fund Wageningen is a public benefit institution (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling or ANBI). This means that we do not owe any inheritance tax.

Without a will, only your heirs inherit your estate as laid down in law in your country. If you want to decide for yourself about the division of your estate and wish to include a friend or a charity, for example, you can determine this in your will. A lawyer can help you draw up your will on your behalf. In your will you can indicate what should be done with your possessions after your death. In it you determine who your heirs are; you can appoint one or more persons as (joint) heirs, but also a charitable organisation such as University Fund Wageningen or a named fund within the University Fund.

Inheritance

If you appoint University Fund Wageningen as co-heir, in addition to, for example, family members, friends and other organisations, the fund will be entitled to part of your estate. That is called a testamentary disposition.

Do you have a specific project or fund that is close to your heart? It is possible to stipulate that your estate will benefit a specific cause or named fund, for example for research, scholarships or entrepreneurship. From €250.000, it is also possible to establish your own named fund. We would be happy to advise you on what is possible and what wording you should choose.

Legacy

With a legacy you can leave a certain amount of money, a house, a piece of land or a valuable painting from your inheritance to the fund.

Gifting during your lifetime

Would you like to make a gift now and supplement it with your bequest after you have passed away? We would be happy to discuss this option with you. It is a valuable way to see the impact of your gift for yourself and to know what you are leaving behind.