Planned Giving
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Types of planned giving for good


types of planned giving

bequests

Did you know that 2 out of 3 Americans don’t have a valid will? Of this group, most have never created an estate plan or made plans for their legacy. Each state has its own laws that dictate how your assets are distributed, not you. It’s the most important document to ensure your wishes are honored.

Professional tax and legal advisors can help you create a will, as well as platforms like FreeWillLifeLegacy, and GivingDocs that offer secure, low-fee, online tools that take about 20 minutes to protect your loved ones and assets forever.

beneficiary designation

Did you know that creating a valid will isn’t enough to legally protect the distribution of all your assets?  Non-probate assets include your Individual Retirement Account (IRA), 401(k), pension, life insurance policy, and certain bank and brokerage accounts.

If beneficiaries are properly set for these non-probate assets, ownership can transfer faster than your assets that must go through probate.  By designating your favorite charities as a beneficiary of these assets, your legacy intentions will be further protected.

Tax-Smart Giving

We recommend consulting with a professional tax or estate planning advisor, along with your loved ones, yet here are a few of the most common win-win strategies:

A donation of appreciated securities like stocks, bonds or mutual funds can be up to 20% more valuable than selling and donating the cash to a nonprofit like Pickleball for Good.  By saving on taxes on capital gains and taking the allowable tax deduction, you can make an even bigger impact on the causes you care about.

Donor-Advised Funds

Commonly referred to as “DAFs”, this giving vehicle is becoming extremely popular with donors of all ages. Their benefits include:

  • Flexibility:  DAFs allow you to plan your charitable giving while deferring the decision of which charities to grant to, and you can contribute as frequently as you like. You can donate cash as well as noncash assets such as real estate, artwork, cars, jewelry and business interests.
  • Efficiency:  Once the DAF is established, the sponsoring organization takes care of the administrative aspects of your giving, including processing your donations, tax reporting, and communicating with the nonprofits you’ve supported.
  • Tax Smart:  You receive an immediate tax deduction when you contribute to your DAF, and the assets in the DAF can be invested and the investment growth is tax-free.
  • Anonymity:  DAFs are a simple way to keep your identity private.
  • Start here:  Community foundations, financial institutions (including banks and brokerage), and national DAF sponsors are helpful if you’re interested in learning more.

If you’ve already included Pickleball for Good in your will or estate plan, we’d love for you to let us know by completing our Legacy Giving Intention Form. Doing so welcomes you into our Pickleball for Good Legacy Society, an amazing team of committed supporters of the future of pickleball as a force for change.  

If you would like to have a confidential conversation about leaving a pickleball legacy, please reach out to Susan Swern, Board President, at [email protected] or (833) 744-6631.

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