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Planned Giving

  • Provide Vital Community Support
  • Enjoy Tax Benefits
  • Contribute to a Bright Future

IRA Charitable Rollover

An IRA rollover allows people age 70½ and older to reduce their taxable income by making a gift directly from their IRA.

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Charitable Remainder
Unitrust

You may be concerned about the high cost of capital gains tax with the sale of an appreciated asset. A charitable remainder unitrust might offer the solutions you need!

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Legacy Society

The Legacy Society celebrates those who have made a lasting commitment to the Greater Huntsville area through their estate plan. Your planned gift, multiplied with the gifts of other generous individuals and families, will make our great community even better for generations to come.

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What to Give

What to Give

Once you have established your generosity goals and identified assets to gift, we can help you determine which charitable giving opportunities best meet your objectives. Our team of generosity professionals will be a trusted partner for good and champion your legacy for years to come.

  • Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
    Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization.
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  • Gifts of Real Estate
    Donating 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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  • Gifts of Retirement Assets
    Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan is an excellent way to make a gift to our organization.
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  • Gifts of Cash
    A gift of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift.
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  • Gifts of Insurance
    A 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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  • Gifts of Mineral Interests
    A gift of mineral interests (oil, gas, gold, silver, or other precious metals) is an excellent way to make a charitable gift.
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  • Gifts of Business Interests
    As 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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