Donor-Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund is a centralized vehicle for charitable giving that makes it easy for donors to dedicate funds to support non-profit organizations, like The Chicago Lighthouse. It also provides a convenient and tax-efficient method for donors to manage their charitable giving.
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A bequest is a gift of property or funds that you specify in your will to be transferred to The Chicago Lighthouse upon your death. A bequest can take various forms including a specific bequest, percentage bequest, residuary bequest or contingent bequest.
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A charitable trust is an irrevocable trust established for charitable purposes. In addition to providing a lasting gift to The Chicago Lighthouse, charitable trusts allow you to reduce estate taxes, eliminate or decrease capital gains, and obtain income tax deductions.
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