Cash ose who wish to make an outright gi of cash, or ful ll their pledge through cash payments, should make their check payable to the Association of Marian Helpers. Credit cards are also acceptable. Such gi s are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Pledges Cash pledges shall be counted toward the campaign goal at the full, face value of the pledge when properly documented by a signed pledge card or written letter of intent. To be counted in full toward the campaign goal, the pledge must be payable in full within a period of up to ve years from the date of the pledge. Securities Appreciated securities o er donors an income tax deduction for a charitable gi and donors avoid capital gains tax that will be incurred through a sale. Please consult your tax accountant for advice or visit: Marian.org/stocks Matching Gi s You may be able to double the impact of your gi . Many employers have matching gi programs and will match any charitable contributions made by employees, retirees, and employee spouses. Please see your Human Resource Department to check your company’s guidelines to see if your campaign g i qu a li es. Quali ed Charitable Distribution from your IRA One of the savviest ways to make a gi if you are 70 ½ or older. Arrange a QCD from your IRA and satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) at the same time. Please consult your nancial adviser or visit: Marian.org/QCD Ways to Give 9 In addition to a pledge, you might consider these other ways to give: Bequests Individuals may make a gi in a speci c amount or a percentage of his or her estate to support the Marians of the Immaculate Conception. Please consult your nancial adviser for advice or visit: Marian.org/will Life Insurance Marians of the Immaculate Conception may be named as the owner and bene ciary of a new policy or ownership of an existing policy may be transferred to them. For more information, please visit: Marian.org/planned-giving/ Real Estate Real estate allows donors to both claim an income tax deduction for the value of the gi and avoid paying a capital gains tax on the appreciation of the property. Please consult your nancial adviser for advice or visit: Marian.org/planned-giving/ Life Income Gi s One can make a gi of cash, securities, or other assets to the Marians of the Immaculate Conception and receive both incomes for life and a charitable tax deduction in return. A variety of trusts and annuities facilitate such gi s. Upon the donor’s or designated bene ciary’s death, or at another prearranged time, the trust terminates and the assets are transferred to the religious order. Please consult your nancial adviser for advice or visit: Marian.org/planned-giving/
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