Your generous gift will benefit Mono Lake and can help you save on taxes. Your donation supports all the Committee's outstanding programs. As you prepare to file your 1996 taxes, you might want to consider the role that a year-end donation of cash, securities, or other assets could play in your plans. A year-end gift may create substantial tax savings for you next spring, particularly if you itemize deductions. Gifts of appreciated assets, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds also are popular, and the Committee is now able to accept such donations directly.
Many members also take time to review their overall estate plans at the year's end.
When reviewing wills or living trusts, people often choose to include charitable dispositions. There are many ways to arrange meaningful gifts as part of these plans, and we'd be happy to discuss individual arrangements with you. In short, there are numerous opportunities for you to receive tax savings by making a year-end gift to the Mono Lake Committee. As always, it is important to ask your professional advisor about the methods of giving that will offer you the greatest benefit. The Committee is happy to work with you and your advisor to craft a personalized plan.