Donation Options:
Endowments | a gift that keeps giving
An endowment will preserve your gift in perpetuity so it can propel Wings of Hope’s mission. Donors have a unique opportunity to watch their gifts lift those in need toward health and self-sufficiency, with the assurance that their investment will fortify Wings of Hope, touching countless lives for many years to come.
Advantages for Endowments:
- Magnify the impact of Wings of Hope today and for the future.
- Provide a lasting tribute for someone who has inspired you or changed your life.
- Match your passion and interest with a wellspring of support.
- Donors and their designees are kept apprised of the ongoing impact of their donation through periodic reports and communications.
Charitable Gift Annuity | a gift that pays you income
Annuities are a great way to support Wings of Hope’s mission and receive steady payments during your retirement years. The process is simple. Through a simple contract you make a donation of cash, stocks or other assets to Wings of Hope. In return, you (and someone else, if you choose) receive a fixed amount each year for the rest of your lifetime.
Advantages for Charitable Gift Annuities:
- Fixed lifetime annuity at an attractive rate.
- Your initial gift is partially income tax–deductible.
- Your payments are not affected by ups and downs in the economy.
- The gift annuity can be for one or two people, so your spouse or another loved one can also receive payments for life.
- If you use appreciated stock to make a gift, you can usually eliminate capital gains tax on a portion of the gift and spread the rest of the gain over your life expectancy.
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Bequests | make an impact beyond your lifetime
Consider leaving a gift to Wings of Hope in your will or living trust. You can structure the bequest to leave a specific item, amount of cash, securities or property. Make the gift contingent on certain events, or leave a percentage of your estate to us. Another option is to add Wings of Hope as a beneficiary to your retirement account or life insurance policy.
Advantages for making a bequest:
- A bequest costs nothing now, yet gives you the satisfaction of knowing you have provided for Wings of Hope in the future
- You retain control of and use of your assets during your lifetime
- You may modify your bequest if your circumstances change
- Gifts to Wings of Hope from your estate are exempt from federal estate taxes
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Contact us for more information
To learn more about Endowment Funding, Bequests and Charitable Gift Annuities, or to receive a personalized illustration showing how a gift annuity could work for you, please contact Director of Development, Laura Helling, at 636.537.1302 or laura.helling@wingsofhope.ngo
