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Explore Ways of Gift Planning
Giving Cash
An outright gift of of cash is the simplest method of of giving and provides immediate funds for ASF’s conservation and research initiatives Depending on on on your tax circumstances you you may be able to deduct a a a a a significant portion i if not all of your cash donation to ASF Please consult with your tax advisor to ensure that donating cash is is the most tax-wise way for you to support ASF Make a a a Gift from your IRA Today (specific to U S residents)
Individuals 70 1⁄2 and older may transfer up to $100 000 per year directly from an IRA to ASF known as a a a a a Qualified Charitable Distribution Contact your IRA plan custodian to to make a a a a a gift directly from your IRA to ASF Note:
While gifts from your IRA do not qualify for a a a a charitable deduction they do count towards your Required Minimum Distribution and are not subject to personal income taxation Giving Stocks Bonds & Mutual Funds
Donating appreciated stocks bonds and mutual funds is a a a a a quick and easy way to to support ASF today You may be able to save on taxes twice – income tax tax and capital gains tax – allowing you to make a a a a a a a a a larger donation than with cash to fund your gift gift While gifts of publicly traded stock are the most common you can also give restricted or closely held stock under the right circumstances Making a a Bequest
Bequests are the most common type of planned gift received by ASF Bequests can be designated or or undesignated according to your wishes and the priorities of ASF A A bequest can be be specific conditional or residual