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Gifts
Cash
The entire South Florida Region benefits from both large and
small gifts to the Program Trust Fund. Individuals, businesses
and organizations can participate not only with cash gifts,
but in many other ways as well.
Securities
Gifts of securities of appreciated value may be made with
considerable tax advantage to the donor. When the securities
have been held for the required long-term capital gains holding
period, the donor can usually deduct the full fair market
value as a charitable contribution and avoid capital gains
tax on the appreciation.
Life
Insurance
A life insurance gift to the Program Trust Fund can generate
substantial tax savings. By assigning ownership to Channel
2, you receive an immediate income tax charitable deduction
in the amount of the policy's present value, and the full
face value of the policy is removed from your estate.
Real
Estate
Gifts of appreciated real estate afford the same tax advantages
for you as gifts of appreciated securities - a deduction for
the full present fair market value and avoidance of capital
gains tax on the appreciation. In addition, it might be beneficial
for you to make a gift of future interest in a residence,
retaining a life interest for yourself or your spouse.
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