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How You Can HelpInvest in our greatest treasure - families. Charitable gifts from individuals, business, churches, foundations, and service clubs provide a major portion of the resources available to Family Services. Gifts, Memorials, Endowments, and Estate Giving are tax deductible. Gifts may be made in honor or in memory of a loved one. "Keep What You Have. . . and Give More"According to the Newtithing Group, individual annual charitable giving could triple in this country—from $110 billion to $350 billion—without diminishing net worth. In addition, a report by two Boston College researchers quadruples—from $10 trillion to at least $41 trillion—the long-held estimates on the amount of wealth that older Americans will leave in their estates in the next 50 years. (The Washington Post, November 2, 1999) Giving appreciated stock is one of multiple ways to benefit both private charities and the donor. This great source of investment can benefit the recipient as well as give the donor a significant tax write-off. With the accumulation of wealth at an all-time high in this country and in the history of the world, I would appeal to your conscience to share responsibly with your "neighbor" who is in need, rather than to consume more for yourself. To whom much is given, much shall be required. Family Services serves many such "neighbors." Given a second chance, they usually respond to the opportunity and climb over the obstacles. Often these neighbors are children and their mothers who are frequently poor and abused. Some have made mistakes, but are trying to do the right thing. Here are ways to help(Non-for-profit Tax I.D. #0001808575 000 0)Gifts of CashTo make a cash gift, send a check or money order made payable to:
Family Services of Elkhart County,Inc. Please make checks payable to: Family Services of Elkhart County, Inc. Gifts of StockGifts of appreciated stock can benefit Family Services while providing substantial tax benefits for the donor. If you contribute appreciated stock, you pay no capital gains tax upon the transfer of the stock and receive an income tax charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift. To make a gift, mail your unendorsed stock certificates by registered mail to: Cliff Miller, President In a separate envelope to the same address, mail your signed stock powers with a cover letter stating that you wish to donate the securities to Family Services of Elkhart County, Inc. Be sure to notify Family Services that you are making a stock transfer, so that your gift can be properly acknowledged and credited. Wills and BequestsBy including Family Services of Elkhart County, Inc. as a beneficiary in your will, you can provide support for the continued mission of Family Services while reducing estate taxes. Charitable Gifts and AnnuitiesWith a charitable gift annuity, Family Services will pay you a guaranteed rate of return for your gift of cash, stock, mutual funds, or other acceptable assets. The rate of return varies depending on your age (and, if applicable, the age of your spouse or other beneficiary) at the time of your gift. When you create a charitable gift annuity, you may be eligible for a significant income tax deduction. Also, a portion of each income payment from Family Services will be tax-free. By funding an annuity with a gift of appreciated stock, you may be able to take advantage of a reduced tax on capital gain. Charitable TrustsFor larger estates, charitable trusts are useful vehicles for reducing estate taxes while providing income payments to designated beneficiaries. Gifts of Real EstateBy making a gift of real estate, you may be able to reduce sizable capital gains tax while taking advantage of a charitable deduction for the full market value of the property. For information detailing the benefits of each of the above charitable gifts, please phone Cliff Miller at (574) 295-6596. Top
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