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Ways to Give
Gifts of cash (or check) are the most convenient, common, and obvious way to make a charitable contribution, but there are alternative methods of making gifts that may offer greater tax advantages. These include, but are not restricted to, the following:
Vehicles
Donate a vehicle to The Current through the Cars for Charity vehicle donation program.
Securities
Gifts of appreciated securities (bonds and stock, including stock in closely held companies)
Real Estate
Gifts of real estate held more than a year
Art, Jewelry, Antiques, and other Valuables
Proceeds from the liquidation of heirlooms and other estate items
Charitable IRA Rollover
IRAs can qualify for tax-free charitable distributions, allowing you the joy of giving during your lifetime
Will and Life Insurance
Make The Current a beneficiary of your will or life insurance policy
Assets from Trusts or a Private Foundation
In most cases, if a private foundation has become burdensome, it is possible to terminate it completely and transfer its assets to create a donor advised fund at a community foundation
Matching Gift Opportunities
Many employers have matching gift programs that provide employees the opportunity to multiply their gifts
Tax Advantages of Thoughtful Giving
Federal and state laws on income and inheritance taxes encourage charitable giving. The options listed below are suggestions and do not constitute legal advice. Consult your financial advisor to see what options are best for you.
Tax Deductible
Contributions to The Current are tax deductible for those who itemize their deductions.
Stock
If you’ve held stock for more than one year, you may take a charitable tax deduction for the market value of the stock, and neither you nor The Current has to pay capital-gains taxes when the stock is sold.
IRA
When giving your required minimum distribution (RMD) or more from your IRA in a Charitable Rollover, donors over age 72 can transfer up to $100,000 annually from their IRA accounts to The Current without first having to recognize the distribution as income.
For More Information
Please contact Shannon GaNun at (912) 547-1617 or shannon.ganun@thecurrentga.org with any questions or for more information.