Charitable gift annuities

Support the environment and receive payments for life

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.

A win-win, for the planet and for you

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.

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Payments for life

Learn more about the many benefits of a charitable gift annuity in our free guide Charitable Gift Annuities: Gifts That Give Back.

An example of how it works

Couple smiling 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 $9,156* when they itemize. Finally, they know that after their lifetimes, the remaining amount will be used to support our mission.

*Based on a 1.2% charitable midterm federal rate. Deductions and calculations will vary depending on your personal circumstances.

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Next steps

Contact Cynthia Eubank DiLeo at 877-677-7397 or legacy@edf.org for additional information on charitable gift annuities or to chat more about the personal benefits of creating an annuity with EDF.
Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
If you include EDF in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal name: Environmental Defense Fund, Inc.
Address: 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010
Federal tax ID number: 11-6107128