Planned Giving
Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
A gift of appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy way for you to make a gift to the Firefighters Burn Institute.
Here are some of the potential benefits:
- Avoid paying capital gains tax.
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction.
- Enjoy possible increased income.
It’s easy. Please contact us (staff@ffburn.org) for instructions to make a transfer from your investment account to FFBI.
Gifts of Real Estate
A gift of your appreciated real property (such as your home, vacation property, vacant land, farmland, ranch or commercial property) can make a great gift to the Firefighters Burn Institute.
Here are some of the benefits you may enjoy:
- Avoid paying capital gains tax.
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction.
- Leave a lasting legacy.
How you make a gift of real property
Your real property may be gifted to FFBI by executing or signing a deed transferring ownership. You may deed part or all of your real property to FFBI. Your gift will generally be based on the property’s fair market value, which must be established by an independent appraisal.
Gifts of Retirement Assets
A gift of your retirement assets, such as a gift from your IRA, 401k, 403b, pension, or other tax-deferred plan, is an excellent way to make a gift to the Firefighters Burn Institute. If you are like most people, you probably will not use all your retirement assets during your lifetime. Make a gift and help further our mission for years to come.
Leave your retirement assets to us
Did you know that your retirement assets may be taxed if you leave them to your heirs at your death? As a charity, we are not taxed upon receiving an IRA or other retirement plan assets.
How to transfer your retirement assets
Your retirement assets may be transferred to FFBI by completing a beneficiary designation form provided by your plan custodian. If you designate FFBI as beneficiary, we will benefit from the full value of your gift because your IRA assets will not be taxed at your death. Your estate will benefit from an estate tax charitable deduction for the gift.
Gifts of Insurance
A gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to the Firefighters Burn Institute.
If your life insurance policy is no longer needed or will no longer benefit your survivors, consider making a gift and help further our mission.
Make a Gift of Life Insurance Today
Did you know that you can give your life insurance policy to FFBI today and receive a charitable income tax deduction?
Designate Us as Beneficiary of Your Policy
You can also designate FFBI as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy. You will continue to own and can make use of the policy during your lifetime. The policy will be included in your taxable estate when you pass away, but your estate will benefit from an estate tax charitable deduction for the value of the gift to us.
Contact Us for More Information
If you have any questions about making your gift of life insurance, please click here (staff@ffburn.org) to send us an email with your questions or comments.
Gifts of Cash
A cash gift is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift. Your gift can:
- Make an immediate impact on our mission today.
- Provide you with a charitable income tax deduction.
Make Your Gift Online Now!
It’s easy to set up a one time or reoccurring gift. Just click here and complete our online donation form. Your gift will be processed quickly and safely using our secure server.
Send Us Your Gift by Mail
You can send us a check or money order. Please let us know if you want your gift used for a specific purpose, by indicating that purpose either in the memo line or in a letter to us.
Contact Us for More Information
If you have any questions about making your gift, please contact us by clicking here (staff@ffburn.org) to send us an email with your questions or comments.