Ways to Give

Contact Michael Hecht to talk about these
and other giving options.

Whether a cash donation or planned giving, your tax-deductible donation helps provide lasting support for the chapter’s 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation, while enjoying tax benefits for yourself. You can designate your donation to the foundation’s general fund or to any of our Four Pillars of Giving: Student Scholarships, Entrepreneurship, Community Outreach and Philanthropy.

Careful planning can help you maximize the tax benefit of your charitable giving strategy. Tax implications can vary depending on the assets involved. Consult your tax and financial advisors to determine the most efficient assets, timing, amount, forms of gifts to contribute, and tax implications for your specific financial situation.

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Cash

Receive a charitable income tax deduction of up to 30% of your adjusted gross income in the year your donation is made.

Wills & Living Trusts

When you include a gift to the foundation in your will or revocable trust for a percentage of your estate or a specific dollar amount, your beneficiaries can receive a dollar-for-dollar charitable deduction against any estate taxes owed. It’s an easy way to reduce your family’s tax liability, support the foundation’s work, and build your chapter legacy.

Appreciated Assets

You may be able to reduce or eliminate federal capital gains taxes by donating highly appreciated assets such as securities, mutual funds and real estate to the work of the foundation. Also consider giving through charitable trusts which allow you to give assets to the foundation and create an income stream for yourself or pass on a portion of those assets to your children.

IRA Transfer

When you’re 70 ½ or over, you can donate up to $105,000 a year from your traditional or Roth IRA directly to the foundation without having to pay income taxes on the amount. The year you turn 73, you can use your gift to satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution tax obligation.

Thank you for your generosity and support of the Gamma Kappa Legion of Honor Foundation!

The determination letter of the GKLHF’s Section 501(c)(3) status issued by the Internal Revenue Service can be provided to a donor upon request.