
Invest in Every Generation
Your gift of at least $100 to Martha O'Bryan Foundation qualifies you for membership in the Centennial Society, a circle of Martha O'Bryan Foundation supporters who have made commitments to the next generation of families. A variety of gift programs exist, each one fulfills your commitment to the next generation while providing you and your family with a means to reach your personal and charitable objectives.
- Outright gifts. Donors may make contributions of cash, land, personal property or securities.
- Insurance. Donors may name Martha O'Bryan Center as the owner or beneficiary of a new or existing policy. The Center may be either the primary or contingent beneficiary.
- Will bequest. You may designate a percentage of the donor's estate or a specified amount.
- Charitable trust. Donors may make gifts while retaining life income with a charitable remainder unitrust, annuity trust, or pooled income fund. Other trust options include charitable lead trust, life estate, or revocable living trust.
Returns on Your Investment
Benefits vary, depending upon your type of gift, but you can expect some or all of the following. Consult your financial advisor to determine what type of gift will yield maximum returns on your investment.
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Receive a charitable deduction on your income tax.
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Avoid capital gains tax by investing property with appreciated long-term capital gains.
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Retain income rights for either your lifetime or the lifetime of your beneficiaries.
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Eliminate federal estate tax on the value of property that passes to the Foundation.
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Reduce estate settlement costs.
For more information on planned giving to Martha O'Bryan Foundation, contact us
at info@marthaobryan.org.
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