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How to Give

How to Give

Giving to KWE's cause 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.

  • Bequest
    Bequest
    Designate KWE as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust, or beneficiary designation form. One of the most flexible ways to support our cause, a charitable gift from your estate enables you to achieve your financial goals while also leaving a meaningful legacy for generations of KWE participants to benefit from. No other planned gift is as simple to make or as easy to change, should you ever need the assests during your lifetime.
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  • IRA Rollover
    IRA Rollover
    Make a tax-savvy gift directly from your IRA to KWE while satisfying your minimum distribution requirement, and while preserving tax-friendly assets for your heirs.
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  • Donor Advised Funds
    Donor Advised Funds
    Support KWE through your DAF, making charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime and positioning your family to carry on your legacy through the fund in the future.
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  • Beneficiary Designation Gifts
    Beneficiary Designation Gifts
    A simple and affordable way to make a difference, you can designate KWE as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment, or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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  • Charitable Gift Annuity
    Charitable Gift Annuity
    A great way to make a sizeable donation to KWE while guaranteeing a fixed-income stream for life. You transfer cash or property to KWE, and KWE will make fixed payments to you for life at a rate based on your age.
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  • Charitable Remainder Unitrust
    Charitable Remainder Unitrust
    You 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 Trust
    Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
    You 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 Trust
    Charitable Lead Trust
    You fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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  • Sale and Unitrust
    Sale and Unitrust
    You give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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  • Give It Twice Trust
    Give It Twice Trust
    You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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  • Life Estate Reserved
    Life Estate Reserved
    You give your property to our organization but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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  • Blended Gifts
    Blended Gifts
    There are many combination gift options that can make your giving go farther than a simple gift of cash or property.
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  • Pooled Income Fund
    Pooled Income Fund
    A pooled income fund is a special charitable fund. You can make a gift to our pooled income fund and receive tax and income benefits in return.
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  • Gift and Bequest
    Gift and Bequest
    A gift and bequest is a combination of a current gift and a charitable gift made in your will or trust. It is an easy way to support our cause today and make a lasting future impact.
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  • Endowment Gifts
    Endowment Gifts
    An endowment is a fund you can create now or in the future to achieve the impact you desire.
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  • IRA to Gift Annuity Rollover
    IRA to Gift Annuity Rollover
    You may be looking for a way to help further our mission and enhance your income. If you are 70½ or older, you can make a one-time IRA rollover to fund a charitable gift annuity and receive fixed payments for life.
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This site is informational and educational in nature. It is not offering professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation or with your estate, please consult a qualified professional advisor.

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