Legacy Giving

The 1898 Society

Supporting Family Service Association of Redlands through a planned gift demonstrates your passion to continue our mission to alleviate poverty, encourage self-sufficiency, and promote the dignity of all.

A planned gift is any contribution made as part of a donor’s overall financial and/or estate planning. They can take on many forms, including cash, securities/stock, real estate, life insurance policies, retirement plans, personal property, and more.

Follow the link to download Sample Bequest Language.

For more information on including Family Service Association in your estate plan, contact Jill Prendergast at 909-793-2673.
3 Major Types of Planned Gifts*
  • Outright gifts that use appreciated assets as a substitute for cash
  • Gifts that provide income or other financial benefits to the donor in return for the contribution
  • Gifts payable upon the donor's death
*Please consult with your attorney or financial advisor to decide which method is best for you. He or she can advise you on the pros and cons of each approach, and the steps necessary to pursue your chosen giving method.
With the goal of
​self-sufficiency, we believe in offering a hand up, not just a hand out.

Types of Outright Planned Gifts

Appreciated securities
​Gifts of appreciated securities—stocks and bonds, including stocks in closely held companies—provide important tax advantages to the donor. The full fair market value of the donated appreciated securities is fully deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes. Unused deduction amounts exceeding this limit can be carried forward for up to five more years. In addition, the donor does not pay federal capital gains tax on the appreciated portion of the gift.
bequests
An excellent way to provide a gift after your life is by means of a bequest in your will or living trust. Setting up an endowment in your family’s name to support your favorite charities is a wonderful way to continue to support your philanthropic priorities in perpetuity. You may select an exact amount, a certain percentage, or a particular asset.
life insurance
A gift of life insurance is another way to make a substantial contribution. By assigning ownership to Family Service Association, the donor can receive a tax deduction for the cash value of the policy and the premiums paid each year.
real estate
A gift of real estate can provide many tax advantages. Gifting a residence, vacation home, commercial building, ranch land, or vacant property can also provide lifetime income. Please contact our staff to discuss the details of such a gift.
retained life estates
The donor can contribute a private residence, vacation home, or farm while retaining the right to live in and use the property. The donor may receive a generous income tax deduction for such a gift.
retirement plan assets
Using IRAs and other retirement plan assets is a thoughtful way to make a charitable contribution. It provides the donor a number of significant financial and tax advantages. Unlike many assets, retirement plan assets are potentially subject to both income and estate taxes. Naming Family Service Association as the beneficiary of a retirement plan—including IRAs, 401(k)s, and profit sharing plans may possibly eliminate estate and income taxes in some cases.
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Your support means we can continue to provide help to those in need in our community. Make your tax-deductible contribution today!