| 1. |
Cash: Gifts by cash,
credit card or check. |
| 2. |
Bequests: A bequest is
a very simple and uncomplicated
way to help provide for the future
of Thurston Woods Village. A bequest
may be of a specific sum, a percentage,
or the residue of an estate, and
may consist of cash, securities,
life insurance proceeds, real
estate and/or personal property.
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| 3. |
Charitable Gift Annuity:
In exchange for an irrevocable
gift of cash, securities, or other
assets, one or two donors receive
a fixed sum each year for life.
The amount of fixed income is
based on the donor(s) age(s),
and in most cases, part of each
payment is tax-free. |
| 4. |
Investment Assets: Stocks
and bonds, retirement funds (please
consult your tax advisor), real
estate and other property, if
they have grown in value, make
it possible to give a larger donation
for less cost and even provide
tax benefits for you. |
| 5. |
Life Insurance: Gifts
of life insurance are a great
way to leverage your giving. Donate
paid-up life insurance policies
with cash values, or new policies,
with Thurston Woods Village named
as the owner and the beneficiary.
Some of our supporters no longer
need their life insurance policy
(purchased years ago to provide
for children or other family members)
and they can donate the policy
to Thurston Woods Village. |
| 6. |
Securities: Securities,
both publicly traded and closely
held, and bonds can be used to
make a gift to Thurston Woods
Village. A donor is entitled to
a charitable tax deduction equal
to the value of the securities
on the date of the gift. Thurston
Woods Village is able to sell
the securities and use the proceeds,
without reduction by capital gains
taxes because of TWV’s status
as a nonprofit organization. Gifts
of closely held stock require
additional planning and may require
approval by the TWV Board of Directors.
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| 7. |
Corporate Gift: If you
are an owner or CEO of a business,
consider making a corporate gift
through which you may derive federal
tax benefits as well as additional
benefits. |
| 8. |
Corporate Matching Gifts:
Some corporations provide a matching
amount for a employee contribution.
If your company provides this
benefit, it is a great way to
increase your donation. To find
out if your company or your spouse’s
company offers a matching gift
program, contact the company’s
Human Resources Office. |
