How to Give
Giving to our cause can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.
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Beneficiary Designation GiftsYou can designate us as a beneficiary of an IRA, after retirement and before investment or bank account, or your life insurance policy.
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Donor Advised FundWhen you pass away, you can gift all or a portion of your remaining DAF balance to United Way Worldwide.
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BequestYou designate United Way Worldwide as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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IRA RolloverSupporters of our mission give gifts from their IRA in different ways. These are the different ways IRA donors support our communities.
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Charitable Gift AnnuityYou transfer your cash or appreciated property to United Way Worldwide in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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Charitable Remainder UnitrustYou transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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Charitable Remainder Annuity TrustYou transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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Charitable Lead TrustYou fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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Sale and UnitrustYou give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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Bargain SaleWe purchase your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
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Give It Twice TrustYou provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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Life Estate ReservedYou give your property to United Way Worldwide but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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Life InsuranceA gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to charity. If you have a life insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose, consider making a gift of your insurance policy. For example, you may have purchased a policy to provide for minor children and they are now financially independent adults.
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Real EstateDonating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can make a great gift to our organization.
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Royalty IncomeRoyalty income derives from assets such as income from natural resources assets, sales of published books and recorded lectures, patents, other copyrighted assets, music or other intellectual property. Supporters of our mission donate this royalty income stream to United Way, either during lifetime or from their estates.
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CryptocurrencyDigital currency can also be donated to support our mission. Investors in bitcoin, Ethereum, tether or any of the other multitude of cryptocurrencies can contribute appreciated crypto to fulfill your philanthropic goals.
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Business InterestsAs a business owner, you have the opportunity not only to build your business and accumulate wealth for yourself and your family, but also to accomplish your philanthropic goals through charitable planning. A gift of your corporate stock or assets can provide you with tax and income benefits and help further our mission.
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