Outright Gifts Direct gifts of cash have tax deduction benefits, as do gifts of long-term capital gain property such as real estate and securities. Donors can give to an existing fund or establish a new fund to support a favorite interest now and in perpetuity. Many donors continue to add to their fund each year and name the fund in their will also. Because someday in life you will have been all of these. Giving now can result in the personal satisfaction of fulfilling charitable interests during one's lifetime and the immediate recognition from recipients, peers, and the community at large.
Many gifts also result in tax savings and increased income flow.
Art in the Schools Matching Gifts Matching gifts from a past or present employer can trigger a corporate match to increase support and encourage a company to spread their contributions over a broader base. Establishing a Deferred Gift Deferred or planned gifts are those that typically are made upon death, or which involve lifetime financial benefits to the donor, or which are purposefully structured to minimize estate, gift or income taxes. In short, they are gifts that require some planning. Deferred gifts established during a lifetime or by will allow the donor to divide property between loved ones and charitable beneficiaries, saving estate taxes in the process. With deferred giving, both donor and charity benefit over the years.