How to Give
Giving to a charity through Illinois Prairie Community Foundation can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.
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Donor Advised FundsYou fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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BequestYou designate a charity through Illinois Prairie Community Foundation as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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Qualified Charitable DistributionCongress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution this year and in future years.
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Beneficiary Designation GiftsYou can designate a charity through Illinois Prairie Community Foundation as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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Charitable Gift AnnuityYou transfer your cash or appreciated property to a charity through Illinois Prairie Community Foundation in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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Charitable Remainder UnitrustYou transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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Charitable Remainder Annuity TrustYou transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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Charitable Lead TrustYou fund a trust that makes gifts to a charity through Illinois Prairie Community Foundation for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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Sale and UnitrustYou give a portion of your property to a charity through Illinois Prairie Community Foundation to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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Bargain SaleIllinois Prairie Community Foundation purchases your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
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Give It Twice TrustYou provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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Life Estate ReservedYou give your property to a charity through Illinois Prairie Community Foundation but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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