Weather Update
Due to the storm, Barnard College closed at 4pm Friday, for non-essential personnel. “Essential personnel" include staff in Facilities, Public Safety and Residence Halls.
Friday evening and weekend classes are cancelled but events are going forward as planned unless otherwise noted. The Athena Film Festival programs are also scheduled to go forward as planned but please check http://athenafilmfestival.com/ for the latest information.
The Barnard Library and Archives closed at 4pm Friday and will remain closed on Saturday, Feb. 9. The Library will resume regular hours on Sunday opening at 10am.
Please be advised that due to the conditions, certain entrances to campus may be closed. The main gate at 117th Street & Broadway will remain open. For further updates on college operations, please check this website, call the College Emergency Information Line 212-854-1002 or check AM radio station 1010WINS.
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There are many good reasons to leave a gift to Barnard through your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or other retirement plan. By naming Barnard as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, you will be contributing to the College’s future strength and you will be doing so in a very tax-efficient manner.
Most retirement assets have never been taxed, so they are subject to income taxes when they are withdrawn for distribution. This means that your heirs will have to pay income taxes (at their own tax rates) on any assets distributed to them from your account after your death. In addition, if you have a taxable estate, the assets will also be subject to inheritance taxes—meaning a double tax in some situations. But, if you leave retirement assets to a charity, like Barnard, the charity will not have to pay any tax at all.
It is easy to designate Barnard as a beneficiary of your retirement plan assets. The financial institution that holds your account can provide you with a Beneficiary Designation Form—often these forms are available online.
In naming Barnard as a beneficiary of a retirement plan, the following information may be helpful:
Official name: BARNARD COLLEGE
Address:
3009 Broadway - Planned Giving
New York, NY 10027
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): 13-1628149
(sometimes called Employer Identification Number, or EIN)
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SUPPORT BARNARD NOW WITH A DIRECT GIFT FROM YOUR IRA– The IRA Charitable Rollover is Back!
“I made Barnard a partial beneficiary of my retirement account! I’m glad to have this opportunity to make estate planning arrangements in addition to my annual gifts, so I can know that I can make a bigger impact on the young women of tomorrow.”
--Courtney Greene ’99
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