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How to Give

How to Give

Giving to a 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.

  • Bequest
    You designate an organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust, or beneficiary designation form.
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  • IRA Rollover
    Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result, you can make an IRA rollover gift this year and in future years.
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  • Donor Advised Funds
    You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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  • Beneficiary Designation Gifts
    You can designate THCF or another nonprofit as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account, or your life insurance policy.
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  • Charitable Gift Annuity
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property to THCF or another nonprofit organization in exchange for a promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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  • Charitable Remainder Unitrust
    You 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 Trust
    You 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 Trust
    You fund a trust that makes gifts for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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  • Sale and Unitrust
    You give a portion of your property to THCF or another nonprofit to fund a charitable remainder trust. When the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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  • Bargain Sale
    THCF or another nonprofit can 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 Trust
    You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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  • Life Estate Reserved
    You give your property to THCF or another nonprofit organization but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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  • Gift and Bequest
    A gift and bequest is are combination of a current gift and a charitable gift made in your will or trust. It is an easy way to support THCF or another nonprofit today and make a lasting future impact.
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  • Endowment Gifts
    An endowment is a fund you can create now or in the future to achieve the impact you desire.
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  • IRA to Gift Annuity Rollover
    You may be looking for a way to help further your favorite charity's mission and enhance your income. If you are 70½ or older, you can make a one-time IRA rollover to fund a charitable gift annuity and receive fixed payments for life.
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