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What is Planned Giving?
We like to think of planned giving as a donor service that enables you
to give gifts of assets during your lifetime or through a will or testamentary
instrument. In other words, it can be given now or later. The process
of giving requires planning on the part of donors, their advisors, and
United Way. Planned gifts provide enhanced tax benefits and some return
an income to the donor.
For some, planned giving is seen as "deferred giving", or gifts that will be deferred until a later time. For example, donors may name United Way in their will but the actual gift will not be realized until the donor dies.
It could be a simple life-income agreement such as a charitable gift annuity that provides you or a beneficiary named by you with an income for a specified period.
Others see planned giving as a highly technical form of giving involving complicated trusts and tax techniques. Charitable remainder trusts are examples of this form of planned giving.
Tax and financial planning considerations may influence
the size, assets contributed, and the timing of the gift; but, philanthropic
intent is the primary motivation for a planned gift—the motivation
to enrich your community now and forever.
How are Planned Gifts Used?
Most often planned gifts are earmarked for an endowment or Foundation
fund such as the San Juan United Way Foundation. Typically, the principal
of an endowment gift is invested and kept in perpetuity. Only earnings
or a portion of the earnings are used each year for specified purposes.
Endowment earnings can be a major source of revenue for a United Way’s mission. Specifically, an endowment should:
- Increase unrestricted community fund dollars available
- Provide fiscal stability and long-term planning
- Underwrite strategic operations costs to lower costs and increase efficiency
It is informative and can be helpful as you consider future financial planning opportunities for your family and your community.
For more information,
contact Linda Mickey, Interim Executive Director at 505-326-1195.
The information on this page is an excerpt from United
Way of America's Planned Giving website.
It is not intended as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please
consult an attorney, tax professional or investment professional.
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