Ways to Give

One shared vision.

Many options for impact.

There are numerous ways to experience the joy of giving. Which one is best for you right now? Let us help you explore. Start by making a selection below.

Make a difference today

Give now, enjoy a potential tax benefit, and watch the positive impact you make.

How you can help

Cash

Appreciated stock or mutual fund shares

A gift from your IRA (traditional QCD)

Charitable lead trust

Cryptocurrency

Plan now, give later

Make a gift that costs nothing today but makes a big future impact.

How you can help

Beneficiary designation (life insurance policy, IRA, or other retirement or financial account)

Gift in a will

Donor-advised fund

Gift to an existing endowment fund

Life insurance policy

"Give it twice" trust (testamentary CRUT)

Give and recieve

Support us and secure a lifetime income for yourself or a loved one.

How you can help

Charitable gift annuity

Charitable remainder trust

A gift from your IRA (new one-time option)

Get creative

Discover less common assets and strategies for giving.

How you can help

Real estate (outright gift, funding for a life-income gift, bargain sale)

Tangible personal property

Create a new endowment fund

Business interest

Blended gift

Other ways to explore your charitable choices

Want another way to find the best gift for your unique situation? Start here to compare options common for your age, desired gift amount, or asset.

Asset

Age

(Typical range)

Amount

Associated benefits

(subject to limitations)

Any age

Any amount

Tax deduction

Any age

Any amount

Tax deduction, no capital gains tax due

Any age

Any Amount

Tax deduction (at the time the assets are contributed to the fund, not at the time the grant is made)

Any age

Any Amount

Flexibility—pay nothing now, reduce the size of your estate later

Any age

Any Amount

Flexibility—pay nothing now, reduce the size of your estate later

Any age

Any Amount

Tax deduction, support meaningful program or area well into the future

Any age

Any Amount

Tax deduction, no capital gains tax due

45+

$15,000+

Tax deduction, income stream for yourself and/or someone else that begins at least a year in the future, tax benefits if funded with appreciated stock

55+

$15,000+

Tax deduction, income stream for yourself and/or someone else that begins immediately, tax benefits if funded with appreciated stock

55+

$100,000+

Tax deduction, no capital gains tax due

55+

$100,000+

Tax deduction, no capital gains tax due, income stream for you and/or your named income beneficiaries

55+

$100,000+

Reduction in gift and estate taxes, no tax due on any appreciation of trust assets

70+

$100,000+

Tax deduction if you make a gift of a policy. Flexibility if you make a gift using a beneficiary designation.

70½+

Up to $105,000

No tax is due on the distribution, which counts toward your RMD

70½+

Up to $53,000

No tax is due on the distribution, which counts toward your RMD, and you create an income stream for yourself and/or your spouse

Any age

Any Amount

Combine two or more gifts to meet your charitable goals and provide the benefits you desire

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