Many of you are fabulous philanthropists— giving inordinate amounts of your time, donating generous gifts and sharing your talents and expertise. Thank you for all you give to Children’s Cancer Research Fund.
Preparing for the Future
Since you give so much during your lifetime, have you considered including Children’s Cancer Research Fund in your estate plans to continue supporting your commitment to cure childhood cancer?
Planned Giving is for Everyone
Once considered a tool of only the financially elite, people from every walk of life now embrace charitable giving as part of their estate plan. You don’t have to be wealthy to show you care. Every gift can make a difference, and the combination of gifts can impact the research necessary to find a cure for childhood cancer.
A gift of an IRA or qualified retirement plan allows you to control your money during your lifetime. It is easy to make this type of gift because it does not require you to change your will. You may name Children’s Cancer Research Fund as the beneficiary of your IRA, or qualified retirement plan, by simply completing a new beneficiary form— or you may name several beneficiaries for one retirement asset. Qualified retirement assets are a valuable asset for charity, but a potential tax burden for heirs. These assets are subject to income tax and may even be subject to estate tax. However, gifts of these assets will not be taxed if they are paid to a charity as beneficiary.
A Thoughtful Process
Making a planned gift requires a thoughtful process. We are always happy to provide assistance in determining what to consider in creating your plan. Please visit our charitable gift planning resource and see how you can leave a legacy. This resource can provide you with free electronic brochures, a gift planning calculator and monthly feature articles. If you are looking for specific language to use in writing a bequest, please click here.
Or, If you have questions regarding general giving or planned giving, please contact Judy Hawkinson at 952-224-8485.