Cash - Maximize your charitable deduction and deliver immediate benefits to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County

Appreciated Securities - The IRS allows you one of its most significant tax benefits for gifts of appreciated securities.

Charitable Gift Annuity - Can provide tax benefits now and a lifetime of income for the donor and a beneficiary if desired.

Real Estate- Make a substantial gift to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County through a donation of Residential, Commercial or undeveloped real estate.

Life Insurance - Put a policy whose coverage you no longer need to use as a gift to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County

Personal Property - Donate books, artwork, or equipment and secure an income tax deduction.

Business Interests - Give the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County an interest in a closely-held or family business.

Retirement Plans - The balance of your retirement plan may be worth more when donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County than to your heirs.

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Appreciated Securities

How It Works
You transfer securities you have owned for one year or more to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County.

The BGCCC sells your securities and uses the proceeds for its programs.

Benefits

• You receive an immediate income-tax deduction for the fair market value of the securities on the date of transfer, no matter what you originally paid for them.
• You pay no capital gains tax on the securities you donate.
• You can direct your gift to a specific fund or purpose.
• You have the satisfaction of making a significant gift now or funding a life-income gift that benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County later.

To learn more about gifts of appreciated securities, E-mail us, or call us at (214) 544-8924 ext 113 so that we can assist you.

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Charitable Gift Annunity

The CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY offered through a charity is used by many to provide income for the annuitant and a second beneficiary, if any. The annuitant receives a contract or agreement from the charity which states that the charity will pay the annuitant a fixed income for life (lives) or a fixed period of time, with payments to start immediately or at some set future time. If the annuitant dies before the fixed period of time, any balance is paid to the annuitant's designated beneficiary. Probate or court involvement is avoided on these funds. The income paid under the annuity is secured by the assets of the charity.

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Real Estate

How it Works
You deed your home, a commercial building, or investment property to The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County may use the property for its own purposes, or, more likely, will sell it and use the proceeds for our programs.

Benefits

• You receive an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the real estate, no matter what you originally paid for it.
• You pay no capital gains tax on the transfer.
• You can direct the proceeds from your gift to a specific The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County program.

To learn more about gifts of appreciated securities, E-mail us, or call us at (214) 544-8924 ext 113 so that we can assist you.

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Life Insurance

How it Works
You transfer ownership of a paid-up life insurance policy to The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County.

After the transfer, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County elects to cash in the policy now or to keep the policy and receive the death benefit later.

Benefits

• You receive gift credit and an income tax deduction for the lesser of the cash surrender value of the policy or the total of you premium payments.
• In some cases, you can use the cash value in your policy to fund a life-income gift, such as a deferred gift annuity.
• You have the satisfaction of making a significant gift now to The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County without adversely affecting your cash flow.

To learn more about gifts of appreciated securities, E-mail us, or call us at (214) 544-8924 ext 113 so that we can assist you.

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Personal Property

How it Works
You transfer a valuable painting, antiques, collectibles or other personal property to The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County .

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County may hold and display the property or use it in the furtherance of its mission. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County may sell the property at some point in the future and use the proceeds for its mission.

Benefits

• You receive gift credit and an immediate income tax deduction for the appraised value of your gift and pay no capital gains tax, so long as the gift can be used by The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County to carry out its mission.
• In certain cases, you can use personal property to fund a life-income gift that provides you with income now and benefits The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County.
• You have the satisfaction of making a significant gift now to The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County without adversely affecting your cash flow.

To learn more about gifts of appreciated securities, E-mail us, or call us at (214) 544-8924 ext 113 so that we can assist you.

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Business Interests

How it Works
You give shares of closely-held stock to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County receives dividends from the stock, or offers the stock back to your company for redemption or re-purchase.

Benefits

• You receive gift credit and an immediate income tax deduction for the appraised value of your shares, even if their original value was close to zero.
• You pay no capital gains tax on any appreciation that has taken place in the shares.
• Under certain conditions, you may be able to use closely-held shares to fund a life-income arrangement.
• You have the satisfaction of making a significant gift that benefits both you and The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County during your lifetime.

To learn more about gifts of appreciated securities, E-mail us, or call us at (214) 544-8924 ext 113 so that we can assist you.

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Retirement Plans

How it Works
You name The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County as the beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k) or other qualified plan.

The remaining balance in your plan passes to The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County after your death.

Benefits

• Your retirement savings escape both estate and income tax when you direct the balance of your plan to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County.
• You can continue to take withdrawals during your lifetime.
• You can change your beneficiary if your circumstances change.
• You have the satisfaction of knowing that your hard-earned retirement assets will support The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County when you are gone.

To learn more about gifts of appreciated securities, E-mail us, or call us at (214) 544-8924 ext 113 so that we can assist you.