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What to Give

The simplest way to support LFA is through cash gifts. But creative gifts of assets can include stocks, bonds, and property (real estate and personal property such as artwork). These provide you with charitable deductions and can offer additional tax savings as well.

Choose the category of assets below that best fits your situation.

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Gifts of Cash, Checks, and Credit Cards

A gift of cash is easy to make.
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Beneficiary Designations

Beneficiary designations are one of the simplest and most flexible ways to make a gift.
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Donor-Advised Funds

Consider making a grant to us from your donor-advised fund.
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Gifts of Appreciated Securities

Smart gift planning combines charitable intent with cost-efficient planning techniques.
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Gifts from Retirement Plans

Consider retirement-plan benefits for a significant gift to LFA.
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Gifts of Life Insurance

Life insurance may fund a gift or replace the value of a gifted asset.
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Tangible Personal Property

Tangible property contributions provide charitable deductions based on a standard of "related use."
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Gifts of Real Estate

Most kinds of real estate may be donated to LFA.
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Closely Held Business Stock

Business owners contributing closely held stock are allowed a charitable deduction.

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