Planned Giving
Maximize your impact
Why do people like making planned gifts?
Planned gifts (most commonly a donation made in your will or trust) cost nothing today and allow you to make an incredible impact, empowering children and teens who’ve lost a parent to find community and hope.
Receive tax benefits and make the most of your contribution by donating non-cash assets.
Will and Trust
Did you know that you can create a free will or trust online at FreeWill.com? Our friends at FreeWill feel that everyone should make a will or living trust, regardless of wealth. It only takes 20 minutes, and helps you to consider including causes like Empower in a legacy gift.
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Make a grant request from your DAF in a matter of minutes.
Make a contribution from your DAF and contact your financial advisor today! Contributing from your DAF provides an immediate tax deduction, allows for the tax-free growth of charitable assets, simplifies giving by consolidating it into one account, and offers anonymity if desired.
Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
Are you 70 ½ or older? You can give from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) using a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This is a tax-efficient way to make a planned gift to support youth mentoring. It counts toward your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). It can also lower your adjusted gross income.
Stocks or other securities
Donating stock and securities doesn’t have to be complicated.
When you donate securities, you make an outsized impact without taking money directly out of your bank account. Plus, neither you nor Empower will be taxed on the gains for appreciated assets you donate. Stock donations can be up to 20% more valuable than selling the stock & donating the proceeds, and most donors can claim a tax deduction for the stock‘s full value.
Cryptocurrency
Use your cryptocurrency to make a tangible impact—donate today!
When you donate cryptocurrency, you make an outsized impact without ever selling the crypto yourself. That means neither you nor Empower will be taxed on the gains for appreciated assets you donate. You will never be charged any fees, with 100% of the net proceeds going to support our mission. Most donors can claim a tax deduction for the full value of their crypto donation.
Your Legacy in Action
To meet the demand for our programs, we have developed a 3-year $5 million strategic operating plan that calls for Empower to:
- Become the most impactful community-based grief support organization across the country
- Consolidate operations at HQ and leverage technology to operate more efficiently
- Dramatically expand the number of children served
- Leverage our expertise with two populations very few other grief organizations serve: teens and young adults
- Create a robust referral network and leverage partnerships with community organizations
Pledges may be made over a 1-3 year period, and donors may request anonymity.
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