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There are many ways to give to AGAPE. The following is a listing of the most common.
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Cash or Check
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Online Giving by Credit Card
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Securities
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Corporate Matching Gifts
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Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT)
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Giving Through our Fund Raising Events
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Life Insurance
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Wills
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Trusts
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Retirement Plans
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Real Estate
1. Cash or Check
Cash gifts are the simplest and most common way
of giving. According to IRS regulations, gifts of
cash are tax deductible up to 50% of one’s adjusted
gross income in the year the gifts are given.
If the cash gifts exceed the 50% threshold, then
the remainder can be carried over and used as a
deduction for up to five years.
2. Online Giving by Credit Card
 AGAPE now has the ability to accept gifts by credit card online. Click on the
“Donate Now” button to do this.
3. Securities
Giving securities (stocks and bonds) may have tax advantageous to donors. Click
on “Gifts of Securities” to find more information on this.
4. Corporate Matching Gifts
There are some corporations who have matching gift programs for social service
organizations. Check with your company to see if they have this benefit.
5. Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT)
AGAPE is able to accept funds through an automatic bank draft service known as
electronic funds transfers. Click on “Electronic Funds Transfers” for more information
on this option.
6. Giving Through Our Fundraising Events
AGAPE holds several major events to raise funds each year. Many choose to do
their giving this way. See our link “Our Fund Raising Events” to find out more
about these opportunities.
7. Life Insurance
AGAPE can be selected as a primary or secondary beneficiary on any life insurance
policy. Owners of policies can choose the percentage or actual dollar amount
they wish to have go to AGAPE and other beneficiaries. AGAPE can even be designated
the owner of the policy.
8. Wills
AGAPE can be included in an individual’s will specifying the exact way and the
designated amount of one’s estate which would be bequeathed to AGAPE. There
are tax advantages to this as well as philanthropic benefits.
9. Trusts
Trusts set up through estate planning can be handled similarly as wills. There are
legal and tax ramifications for these plans which can include charitable giving.
10. Retirement Plans
Giving to AGAPE through retirement plans, such as IRAs and 401ks, can be handled
through beneficiary designations. These can be done outside of wills and
trusts.
11. Real Estate
Real estate can be gifted to AGAPE as long as AGAPE is willing to accept the
property. There are several aspects to be considered to ensure AGAPE’s legal and
financial protections. Contact AGAPE’s Director of Development to consider a
gift of real estate. |
