Planned Giving

To learn more about Planned Giving, please visit the links on the right.

Use Your IRA to Help Others

Don't miss this second chance to make tax-free gifts from your IRA! Under the reinstated charitable IRA legislation, individuals 70 1/2 or older can make gifts to us using funds transferred directly from IRAs—without reporting it as taxable income.

Giving In Tough Times Can Provide More for Your Heirs and Cut Taxes

Americans today are anxious about their money. Their stock values are falling and their 401(k) plans are so low that it?s hard to open the quarterly statements. It may be the wrong time to think about charitable giving—or is it?

Communicating Estate and Gift Planning Decisions to Family

Discussing financial information with your family may be difficult, but sharing your plans now avoids misunderstandings and heartache later. Here are steps you should take to make the conversation go smoothly.

3 Trustful Sources for Philanthropic Advice

If you're thinking about making a charitable gift—whether it's a donation we can use today or a gift to us in your will—where should you turn to get objective advice on how to do the most good for those in need and also realize your personal goals? You can depend on these three resources to be ready when you are.