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Planned GivingOver the past couple of decades the concept of planned giving has become popular with charitable organizations and their donors. Planned giving enables a donor to realize significant financial gains while providing support to a favorite charity. When used creatively, planned giving can be adopted to fit both your needs and our goals. In reviewing these strategies, you may find that your generosity will not only insure the future work of ARCF but will also help you in your desire to be philanthropic and financially secure. We ask that you think about these concepts and consider entering into a partnership with us to place animals in secure and loving homes. Gifts may be in the form of money, investments, or a portion of an estate. We encourage you to consult your attorney, accountant, or financial advisor to help determine the type of gift that is right for you. BequestsA gift in your will provides your estate with an unlimited tax deduction. ARCF can be named as a beneficiary under your will in several ways - as the recipient of an outright gift, either in a designated amount or as a percentage of your estate; or as a residuary beneficiary to receive the balance of your estate after specific amounts have been paid to other beneficiaries. You can also add ARCF to your will through a codicil without re-writing your entire will. Life InsuranceA gift of life insurance can provide a significant charitable deduction. To receive a deduction, the policy should be transferred to ARCF as owner and beneficiary. You will remain the insured. You may make annual gifts to us which we will use to pay policy premiums, and you can deduct these gifts for income tax purposes. Charitable Remainder TrustsCharitable remainder unitrusts (CRUTS) and charitable remainder annuity trusts (CRATS) are established by donors working in conjunction with their advisors. A charitable remainder trust will make payments to the donor or another individual named by the donor for life or for a term of years. CRATS pay a fixed amount. CRUTS pay a percentage of the trust principal as determined annually. The donor selects a trustee to manage the trust. At the end of the trust’s term, the trustee will distribute the balance of the trust to ARCF. There are many other giving options available. Again, we encourage you to consult your attorney, accountant, or financial advisor to help determine the type of gift that is right for you. |
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