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Goodman Community Center absolutely depends on you--our friends and neighbors--to help make our programs happen. In fact, 35% of our budget comes from the contributions and gifts from our community. Isn't that wonderful? There are many different ways to donate to Goodman Community Center.
Your compassion and spirit are necessary to keep these programs growing. Please consider a charitable gift or will endowment to the Goodman Community Center. By contributing right in your own community. your legacy will lower your taxes, earn financial growth and protect your savings, while providing strength and stability for the Atwood neighborhood. You don't have to be wealthy to benefit from planned giving techniques. Many options can benefit you, the Goodman Community Center and our neighborhood regardless of your income level. Your attorney or accountant can help you explore these methods of giving. The Goodman Community Center's agent is Mark Saunders at Harbour Investments; he specializes in socially and environmentally responsible investments. Contact Mark to get started on investing in the Goodman Community Center, 277-1348.
Charitable Remainder Trusts (and other types of trusts) can be arranged to make provisions to
a specific Goodman Community Center program or to support the agency in areas of greatest need. Trusts
offer a current charitable contribution tax deduction, estate tax savings, avoidance of capital gains tax
and probate costs, as well as increased income for yourself and your spouse or other named beneficiaries.
Life Insurance and Retirement Plans can allow you to give funds you may no longer need for your
family's security. You can give existing policies or assign proceeds to be paid in part or full to charitable
beneficiaries. Life insurance is outside of the probate process so there are no lengthy delays
in distribution.
Will Bequests are the most common form of deferred gift and can be arranged simply by a codicil.
A bequest can be set up as a memorial endowment that will give lasting tribute to the donor, friend,
or family member. You can give a specific amount, or all or part of what remains after your loved ones
have been provided for. Your loved one will live on for lifetimes to come within the Goodman Community Center.
Real Estate can be donated to the Goodman Community Center now while you retain possession for as long
as you live. A gift or real estate offers philanthropic and tax advantages, including and immediate
tax deduction, estate tax savings, and avoidance of a capital gains tax.
MORE METHODS OF FINANCIAL GIVING
Stocks and other securities transferred to the Goodman Community Center allow you to make a gift
and receive a charitable deduction equal to the full fair market value of the securities.
Payroll deductions are easy for you, offer pre-payroll tax deductions, income tax benefits and ensure
regular income to the Goodman Community Center.
IRAs are taxed by the government up to 55 percent when estates are settled. Beneficiaries then have to
pay income tax on what's left.
Corporate matching gifts double your giving power, Many corporations match personal donations with
an equal or greater corporate contribution.
Cash contributions are deductible up to 50 percent of adjusted gross income to those who itemize
and 10 percent taxable income for corporations.
Personal property related to a charity's objectives provides a deduction for full fair market value
up to 30 percent of adjusted gross income.
Consult your financial advisor for more details. The Goodman Community Center's agent is Mark Saunders at Harbour Investments; he specializes in socially and environmentally responsible investments. Contact Mark to get started on investing in the Goodman Community Center, 277-1348.
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