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.
Dolores and Sanford Ziff
meet Robert Mac Neil and Rick Schneider at a Program
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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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