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There is a way for you to support Environmental Defense Fund and feel confident that you have dependable income in your retirement years. You can do this with a charitable gift annuity.
With a charitable gift annuity you agree to make a gift to EDF and we, in return, agree to pay you (and someone else, if you choose) a fixed amount each year for the rest of your life. The balance is used to support our work.
This type of donation can provide you with regular payments for life and allow EDF to further our mission. You can also qualify for a variety of tax benefits, including a federal income tax charitable deduction if you itemize.
Your payments depend on your age (at least 60) at the time of the donation and the amount of your gift (at least $10,000). If you are younger than 60, we recommend that you learn more about your options and download this guide Deferred Gift Annuities: Plan Now, Benefit Later.
Learn more about the many benefits of a charitable gift annuity in our free guide Charitable Gift Annuities: Gifts That Give Back.
Dennis, 75, and Mary, 73, want to make a contribution to EDF but they also want to ensure that they have dependable income during their retirement years. They fund a $25,000 charitable gift annuity with appreciated stock that they originally purchased for $10,000.
Based on their ages, they will receive a payment rate of 4.5%, which means that they will receive $1,125 each year for the remainder of their lives. They are also eligible for a federal income tax charitable deduction of $10,189* when they itemize. Finally, they know that after their lifetimes, the remaining amount will be used to support our mission.
*Based on a 2.0% charitable midterm federal rate. Deductions and calculations will vary depending on your personal circumstances.
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