Donating Appreciated Stocks: A Tax-Efficient Giving Strategy
When considering making a charitable gift, cash is often the first option that comes to mind. It’s as simple as writing a check or making a payment directly online. However, if you want to make a significant impact and receive a double tax benefit, consider donating appreciated stocks. This approach not only supports our mission…
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How to Make Gifts of Real Estate Real estate (a home, vacation home, land, commercial property, etc.) is a potentially powerful asset to fund a charitable contribution, yet it is often overlooked. Do you own appreciated property you no longer wish to use or maintain but don’t want to pay the capital gains tax that…
Read MoreGive Others a Reason to Be Thankful
What are you grateful for? Perhaps someone welcomed or encouraged you, help arrived when you needed it, or an opportunity opened a door. When your gratitude motivates charitable giving, it can be the beginning of something good for someone else while strengthening our work. Some gifts also provide tax and planning benefits. Remember What Made…
Read MoreAn Easy Way to Make a Future Gift
Who are the named beneficiaries on your IRA, retirement accounts, or life insurance policies? If you don’t immediately know the answer, it’s time to do a quick review to make sure your choices reflect your current situation and wishes. Luckily, updating a beneficiary designation is simple, and your review may reveal a powerful way to…
Read MoreGiving From an IRA: A Gift Worth Planning For
Labor Day is behind us and pumpkin spice season is already underway, but December 31 still feels distant. When you’re planning a gift from your IRA, though, the end of the year can arrive quickly. If you are age 70½ or older, a qualified charitable distribution can offer valuable tax advantages. Starting the process now…
Read MoreMake-a-Will Month: A Good Time to Get Started
Do you have a will? According to Trust & Will’s 2026 Estate Planning Report, 56% of adults in the U.S. have no estate planning documents at all. Writing or updating a will is easy to put off. Instead of looking at it as a daunting task, though, it helps to see a will or living…
Read MoreA Thoughtful Way to Give and Receive
Many people reach retirement wanting two things—dependable income and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. If that describes your situation, it might be worth exploring the many benefits of a charitable gift annuity (CGA). This gift not only supports our work but also provides guaranteed income payments for life along with attractive tax advantages.…
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