Leave a Legacy Through Charitable Giving
Leave a lasting legacy by including the Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis Club, Angels & Elves, or Shooting Star a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 42-1596314) in your estate plan. A planned gift within your estate plan ensures that future generations of children in need will benefit from your generosity. Every penny of your donation goes directly to our programs. We are entirely run by volunteers, so we have few administrative costs. Your generosity ensures that we can continue providing essential resources to children in need.
NOTE: We encourage you to create an estate plan but cannot provide legal or financial advice. For guidance on creating an estate plan, we recommend consulting an estate-planning attorney. For advice specific to your financial situation and the tax implications of a charitable plan, please consult a qualified financial advisor.
Bequests
Bequests offer a straightforward way to leave a legacy. You can specify a gift to Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis Club, Angels & Elves, or Shooting Star in your will. Your bequest can take the form of a specific amount of money, publicly or privately held stock, a life insurance policy, a retirement account, or even a percentage of your estate.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
A charitable remainder trust is an irrevocable trust that provides income for you or your beneficiaries while also supporting Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis Club, Angels & Elves, or Shooting Star. For a period of up to 20 years or for the lifetimes of named beneficiaries, the trust distributes payments annually. After this term, the remaining trust funds are donated to Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis Club, Angels & Elves, or Shooting Star, allowing your legacy to make a lasting impact.
Stock, Funds, and Bond Donations
You can donate the following securities to Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis Club, Angels & Elves, or Shooting Star:
- Publicly traded stocks
- Privately held stocks
- Shares of mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
- Bonds
By donating appreciated securities, you avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciated value and may also claim a tax deduction for the full value of the donation.
For instructions on donating these securities, email us to request Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis Club, Angels & Elves, or Shooting Star donor account and brokerage information. Then, contact your brokerage to complete the necessary forms.
Life Insurance Policies
You can name Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis Club, Angels & Elves, or Shooting Star as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, helping to avoid estate taxes while supporting our program. Contact your insurance provider for details on how to designate Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis Club, Angels & Elves, or Shooting Star as a beneficiary.
Retirement Accounts
Designate Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis Club, Angels & Elves, or Shooting Star as a beneficiary for part or all of your retirement accounts, such as a 401(k), IRA, pension plan, or annuity. Contact your retirement account administrator for instructions on how to set this up.
If you have already included Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis Club, Angels & Elves, or Shooting Star in your estate plan, please let us know so we can personally thank you for your generosity and foresight. You can contact us here.
