At Sanctuary for Families, we are committed to ending gender violence and empowering survivors. Your support is essential in helping us achieve this mission. There are many impactful ways you can contribute to our life-saving work: making a one-time or monthly gift, volunteering your time, attending our events, or making a future or “planned” gift to ensure Sanctuary’s work continues for generations.
Over the coming months, we will share a series of articles exploring various planned giving options available to you. These resources are designed to help you make informed decisions that align with your personal, family, and financial goals.
Below is an overview of some of the most effective ways to make a planned gift:
Include Sanctuary in your will or trust by designating a specific amount, percentage, or the remainder of your estate.
Name Sanctuary as the beneficiary of your retirement accounts, pension, or life insurance to make a gift while potentially reducing income and estate taxes for your heirs.
Create a trust that provides income for you or a loved one, with the remaining assets donated to Sanctuary. This offers tax deductions and removes the assets from your estate for tax purposes.
Donate property through a deed transfer, will, or Donor Advised Fund, potentially reducing capital gains and estate taxes.
Reduce estate taxes by transferring assets to a trust that pays Sanctuary for a set period or your lifetime, with the remaining assets going to your heirs.
In addition to planned gifts, there are other ways to give that allow you to make an impact now while also receiving benefits:
If you’re 70 ½ or older, you can make tax-free gifts up to $100,000 annually from your IRA to Sanctuary through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This allows you to meet your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) without increasing your taxable income.
Contribute to a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) to receive an immediate tax deduction and recommend grants to Sanctuary at your convenience.
Donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds directly to Sanctuary to avoid capital gains tax and still receive income tax deductions.
By exploring these giving options, you can find the approach that works best for you and your unique situation. To learn more, visit sffny.myplannedgift.org or email us at donations@sffny.org.
Together, we can create a brighter, safer future for survivors of gender violence. Thank you for your generous support.