Donor-Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund is a centralized vehicle for charitable giving that makes it easy for donors to dedicate funds to support non-profit organizations, like The Chicago Lighthouse. It also provides a convenient and tax-efficient method for donors to manage their charitable giving.
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A bequest is a gift of property or funds that you specify in your will to be transferred to The Chicago Lighthouse upon your death. A bequest can take various forms including a specific bequest, percentage bequest, residuary bequest or contingent bequest.
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A charitable trust is an irrevocable trust established for charitable purposes. In addition to providing a lasting gift to The Chicago Lighthouse, charitable trusts allow you to reduce estate taxes, eliminate or decrease capital gains, and obtain income tax deductions.
Read MoreCharitable Gift Annuities
A charitable gift annuity is a one-time gift in the form of cash or securities from you to The Chicago Lighthouse in return for an immediate charitable deduction and fixed income payments for the rest of your life.
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