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Planned Giving — United StatesLearn how you can make a lasting contribution to those in need.
Giving options
Suggested types of property to give
The information contained on this page is meant as a guide only. Please consult your financial or legal advisor before entering into any gift arrangement.
For gifts that require ongoing administration, such as trusts and annuities, MCC uses the services of a Foundation. MCC recommends the following foundations to provide that administration:
More InfoFor more information contact your nearest MCC U.S. regional office.
Will giftsYou want to make a gift to MCC but are concerned about having enough money for future living and medical expenses. You can name MCC as a beneficiary in your will to receive specific property, a dollar amount, or a percentage of your estate. Top Remainder TrustsA charitable remainder trust (CRT) is one of the most flexible planned giving tools you have. You receive income from the gift and give the remainder to MCC. You can have income paid to yourself or someone else, beginning immediately or at a future date. The income can be for life or a set term of years, a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the trust property value. You avoid capital gains on the property donated and receive an income tax deduction for the value of your MCC gift. Top AnnuitiesYou want predictable payments without the responsibility of managing your asset. A gift annuity is a contract to pay you a set income based on the value of your gift, the ages of the income recipients, and when the income payments start. A gift annuity avoids capital gains tax and produces an income tax deduction. Also, a portion of the payment to you may be income tax free. Top Lead TrustsYou want to transfer significant property to your children in the future and reducing estate taxes is a concern. A charitable lead trust pays income to MCC for a period of time and then the trust property can be transferred to your children. Top Retained Life EstatesYou have a home or farm that you need during your life, but want to give to MCC at your death. Giving the remainder interest to MCC and retaining a life estate in your property allows you to keep using the property much as if you owned it entirely. You receive an income tax deduction for the value of the remainder interest. Top Beneficiary designationsYou have a life insurance policy that you no longer need. You have retirement accounts (IRA, 401(k), 403(b), Keogh or defined contribution plans). You do not want your children to have to pay income and estate taxes on those retirement accounts (taxes can be up to 75%). You can name MCC as the beneficiary. Top |
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