Gifts That Pay You Income
Did you know there's a way for you to support the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and feel confident in your retirement years? You can do this with a charitable gift annuity.
With a charitable gift annuity you agree to make a gift. In return, you receive a fixed amount each year for the the rest of your life (and someone else, if you choose). The balance left after your lifetime supports AWF's work.
This type of gift can provide you with regular payments for life and allow AWF to further our mission. You can also qualify for a variety of tax benefits depending on how you fund your gift.
If you fund your gift annuity with cash or appreciated property, you qualify for a federal income tax deduction if you itemize. In addition, you can minimize capital gains taxes when you fund your gift with appreciated property.
And now, you can fund your gift using your IRA assets. If you are 70½ and older, you can make a one-time election of up to $53,000 to fund a gift annuity. While your gift does not qualify for an income tax deduction, it does escape income tax liability on the transfer and count toward all or part of your required minimum distributions.
Gifts That Pay
Your payments depend on your age at the time of the donation. If you are younger than 55, we recommend that you learn more about your options and download this FREE guide Deferred Gift Annuities: Plan Now, Benefit Later.
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An Example From AWF
Queenelle Minet has always loved animals. After all, they are unique and beautiful. She and her partner, Rob, wanted to make a difference regarding something they both believe is important, while still having security in the future. Their charitable gift annuity does just that—providing them with fixed income for life and supporting AWF in the future.
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Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results. California residents: Annuities are subject to regulation by the State of California. Payments under such agreements, however, are not protected or otherwise guaranteed by any government agency or the California Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association. Oklahoma residents: A charitable gift annuity is not regulated by the Oklahoma Insurance Department and is not protected by a guaranty association affiliated with the Oklahoma Insurance Department. South Dakota residents: Charitable gift annuities are not regulated by and are not under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota Division of Insurance.