Ways to Give
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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.
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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 | |
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 $111,000 | No tax is due on the distribution, which counts toward your RMD | |
70½+ | Up to $55,000 | 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 |