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Ways of Giving

Give an Asset Instead of Cash

Using appreciated securities to make your gift can deliver more tax benefits to you than using cash.

Giving appreciated assets may be more beneficial than continuing to maintain them.


Plan a Gift in Your Estate

Your bequest helps ensure that we will do the work that you support far into the future - without affecting your assets during lifetime.

We offer a wise, charitable alternative to the double taxation awaiting your retirement plan in your estate.

You can turn surplus life insurance coverage into a charitable gift to the Athenĉum, or use a new policy to create an endowment from income instead of capital.


Partner With Us in Your Giving

You can gift your home and continue to live there, or sell it to the Athenĉum at a charitable discount.

You will receive fixed lifetime income that is taxed attractively when you create a charitable gift annuity.

You can receive income to help you meet many family obligations from the most flexible gift plan, a charitable remainder trust.

You can increase your estate for your children while delivering years of income to the Athenĉum with a charitable lead trust.

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