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May 26, 2012
The Battleship USS IOWA makes her way to the Port of LA... her new home.

How to Give

How to Give

Giving to our cause can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

  • You designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust, or beneficiary designation form.
  • Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result, you can make an IRA rollover gift this year and in future years.
  • You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
  • You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account, or your life insurance policy.
  • You transfer your cash or appreciated property to our organization in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
  • You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
  • You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
  • You fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
  • You give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
  • We purchase your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
  • You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
  • You give your property to our organization but retain the right to use the property during your life.
  • There are many combination gift options that can make your giving go farther than a simple gift of cash or property.
  • A pooled income fund is a special charitable fund. You can make a gift to our pooled income fund and receive tax and income benefits in return.
  • If you are looking for a way to provide for a loved one who has special needs, and also make a gift to us, a charitable remainder unitrust and a special needs trust arrangement could help you achieve your objectives.
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