Legacy

You see the world is facing tough challenges, such as sustainability, the energy transition and, as we continue to age, our health in the future. These are big issues to which existing answers often fall short.  If you care about these issues, you can contribute to the solutions in a special way.   

For generations, by generations

Science is uniquely capable of finding those solutions. In pioneering projects, passionate students and researchers are working on new ways to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. The fundamental research they do is enormously valuable, but also costly. With your legacy, you give future generations a chance for a cleaner, healthier and more beautiful future.  

 

Contact

Ms. drs. E.W.M. (Edith) Snelders
e.w.m.snelders@tue.nl
+31 6 14 35 71 90

Personal wishes

We are happy to help you fulfill your personal aspirations. Would you like a personal conversation about your ambitions and how we can match them with ours? Ton Backx, director UFe, and Edith Snelders, team leader UFe, will be happy to speak with you. 

ANBI status

Whatever you donate to us will fully benefit the researchers and students of Eindhoven University. UFe has the ANBI status (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling), which means that donations are in most cases exempt from tax on gifts and inheritances. This means that your contribution to UFe will fully benefit the cause.

More information

Do you prefer to read more about bequeathing to Universiteitsfonds Eindhoven (UFe) at your leisure? Request the brochure via the button below and read all about the various options for including UFe in your will. We also explain the application and impact of your contribution. 

Please note that the UFe brochure is currently under construction. For now, you can find inspiration in the general magazine on legacy to science. 

Stories of generations

A suprising legacy

Sometimes we do get surprised. That was the case with this particular legacy. It started with a phone call from Peter Tax, a lawyer in everyday life. But now he called as a board member of a foundation and told us that we were going to receive a wonderful amount of money every year. And this is from the Fred and Thea Philips Foundation.

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"A personal choice that feels good."

I studied Applied Physics at TU/e. I graduated in 1969 and that was the starting point of a wonderful career at Shell. Until I retired, I worked in the laboratory on projects that were an extension of my studies. My life was in the service of science. Now I am 79 years old and when I look back on my life, I can only say that my studies at TU/e have brought me a lot. That is why my wife and I are leaving part of our legacy to the Energy Tech Fund. It feels good that we have made this well-considered, personal choice. In this way we give promising talents an opportunity to work on projects that are important for the future of the world we will soon leave behind.' (TU/e alumnus who wishes to remain anonymous.)

“We can beat prostate cancer with a good, quick diagnosis.”

Dr. Simona Turco is conducting research into a better diagnosis of prostate cancer with the help of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). The University Fund allows her to focus on her work. They can use the money for research without spending valuable time acquiring it.

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How to bequeath to the Eindhoven University Fund

You can include our Fund in your will in two ways. In both cases: unlike individuals, as a Fund with ANBI status, we are exempt from inheritance tax. Every Euro you leave us will therefore benefit science.  

1 - A bequest 

You let the Fund share in your inheritance, that part is called a bequest, you assign a part of the inheritance to the Fund. This allocation must always be recorded in a will. This is the most common way of bequeathing.  

2 - An inheritance 

You make the Fund and possibly, other charities and/or individuals your heirs. You then assign a percentage of the inheritance to each heir. Here we talk about percentages because the exact amount will only be known once the executor has made a complete survey of all assets and debts.  

We actually only see this construction (the Fund becomes heir) in situations where a testator has no legal heirs and therefore wants to allocate the entire estate to our Fund. 

Good to know

Always go to the notary 

For a will to be valid, it must be drawn up and ratified by a notary. The notary ensures that the existence of the will is registered with the Central Register of Wills. There, after the testator's death, parties who suspect or know that they are entitled to a portion of the inheritance can obtain information as to whether a will exists and with which notary that will is kept.  

Notifying is not necessary but is allowed 

You do not have to notify us if you have included us in your will. This is because, as with all wills, whether there is a will and what it contains is secret. We suggest that you consider - if you bequeath to the University Fund - that you do inform us about this. This is because it could happen that news of a death does not reach us.  

For life

Scientists and students are working on new methods to combat life-threatening diseases. Or even prevent them. It would be nice if they had additional financial funding for this to enable them to find solutions to current and future challenges. They provide the groundwork for treatments and techniques. Together we strive for a world in which everyone lives a long and healthy life.

For the world

A cleaner, healthier and more sustainable world. Scientists and students are working on developments such as circular energy sources and ways to use sunlight to make sustainable cheap medicines. The people behind these projects design the foundations from which revolutions may soon emerge. They pioneer for us and for the generations to come. For the world.

For the better

Standing still is taking a step backwards. We all strive for a better world in which everyone can live as healthily as possible. Clean and habitable for everyone. This requires valuable knowledge and experience from scientists and students. Their projects provide solutions to societal issues.