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Gifts of Life Insurance

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How It Works

You transfer ownership of a paid-up life insurance policy to the Boston Athenĉum.

The Athenæum elects to cash in the policy now or to keep the policy and receive the death benefit later.

Benefits

  • You receive gift credit and an immediate income tax deduction for the cash surrender value of the policy (technically, the “interpolated terminal reserve value” of the policy).

  • In some cases, you can use the cash value in your policy to fund a life-income gift, such as a deferred gift annuity.

  • You can have the satisfaction of making a significant gift now to the Athenĉum without adversely affecting your cash flow.

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To learn more about gifts of life insurance, Email us, complete the Information Request form, or call us at 617-720-7654 so that we can assist you.

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