Generations Society of Prevent Child Abuse America

The Generations Society of Prevent Child Abuse America

Prevent Child Abuse America is pleased to announce the introduction of its planned giving program: The Generations Society. Now you will be able to not only give gifts of cash for the immediate needs of at risk families and children, but you have the opportunity to make significant gifts to Prevent Child Abuse America fulfilling your personal philanthropic needs while at the same time providing for the future of our efforts to prevent the abuse of children.

Here are a few ideas on how you can help Prevent Child Abuse America:

Life Insurance . . . You can name Prevent Child Abuse America as the beneficiary of your life insurance, or as a co-beneficiary, or a contingent beneficiary. You could buy a new policy for our benefit, or transfer ownership of a policy to Prevent Child Abuse America and pay the premiums which are tax deductible, as is the value of the policy.

Retirement Savings . . .If you have a retirement savings in the form of IRAs, pensions, 401(k) plans, and other type retirement plans you can include Prevent Child Abuse America as a beneficiary (if married you will need a spouse's consent). This type of gift can save "death taxes" and income taxes for the original beneficiary of the death benefits.

Revocable Trusts . . .Gifts by will can also be made by revocable living trusts. Merely name Prevent Child Abuse America as the beneficiary of your trust.

Appreciated Assets . . . One of the best assets a philanthropic partner can give to Prevent Child Abuse America is an appreciated one, such as, securities, real estate, or other assets that have gone up in value. You can deduct full fair market value ( if owned more than one year), and avoid the capital gains tax. And . . . you are helping children at risk!

Pay on Death Accounts (P.O.D.s) . . . Many states will allow you to name Prevent Child Abuse America as the beneficiary of your savings, CD, checking, loan account, credit union savings, and other financial accounts. If the state you live in does not do this, you can set up a "Totten Trust" or "self declaration trust" indicating your wishes that at your death the balances of certain financial accounts go to Prevent Child Abuse America.

Savings Bonds . . . Everyone it seems has saving bonds tucked away in their safety deposit box or bureau. Bonds can be subject to heavy federal income taxation and death taxes, both in the state and from the federal government. You can erase the tax issue by changing your will or living trust to specifically leave the bonds for the benefit of Prevent Child Abuse America. The full amount of the bonds would be used by Prevent Child Abuse America to help prevent child abuse and as a not-for-profit we pay no taxes. You cannot, under Treasury regulations, name Prevent Child Abuse America as a joint owner or death beneficiary of savings bonds. In addition bonds can be given in a will or living trust if there is no surviving joint owner or death beneficiary. For tax purposes, specifically identify the gift as bonds, not a dollar amount.

These are some of the ways you can help to prevent child abuse and at the same time meet your philanthropic needs. As a partner with Prevent Child Abuse America in the Generations Society you are helping to insure the future of our nation. Today's children are our future.

Developing an estate plan is a very personal process. This article is not a replacement for professional advice. We recommend you seek professional advice before implementing any estate planning strategies.

Our free booklet Planning Strategies: Which One is Best for You? contains more complete explanations and benefits of your gift-giving options. To request your copy, just print the form below, fill it out and fax or return to the listed address.

INFORMATION REQUEST FORM

_____ Please send me the free booklet Planning Strategies: Which One is Best for You?

_____ I am considering a gift to Prevent Child Abuse America. Please call me.

_____ I have already included your organization in my estate plan through:

_____ my will

_____ a trust arrangement

_____ an insurance policy

_____ I have would like information on how to make a planned giving donation.

Name:______________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip:_________________________________________________________
Daytime Telephone:____(_______)_______________________________________
E-Mail address:______________________________________________________

Please return the completed form to:

THE GENERATIONS SOCIETY Prevent Child Abuse America PO Box 94283 Chicago, IL 60690-9950 Fax: 312-663-3540