How to Give
Giving to The Institute for Humane Studies 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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BequestYou designate IHS as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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IRA RolloverCongress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover allowing people who must take distributions to make gifts to charity directly from their IRAs.
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Beneficiary Designation GiftsYou can designate IHS 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 other liquid assets to the Institute for Humane Studies 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 IHS 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 to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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Bargain SaleThe Institute for Humane Studies 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 the Institute for Humane Studies.
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Life Estate ReservedYou give your property to the Institute for Humane Studies but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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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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