Charitable Giving with Appreciated Assets

Charitable Giving with Appreciated Assets

By making your charitable contributions with long-term appreciated assets instead of cash, you will receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the assets gifted.  Even if you have a low basis in the assets, you will still receive a charitable...
Charitable Giving with Appreciated Assets

THE SOPHIA WAY: Charity Chat Spotlight

What is their goal/mission?   In 2006, Redmond resident Helen Leuzzi saw a growing need to help unhoused women in her community–a need overwhelming the capabilities of local charitable organizations. This inspired her to create The Sophia Way.  Since...
Charitable Giving with Appreciated Assets

Planned Giving with your IRA

When setting up planned gifts to charities, the primary source of those gifts should be your IRA or 401K.  If an IRA or 401K is left to a charity, the charity will likely distribute the IRA to itself in the first year after your passing.  Assuming...
Charitable Giving with Appreciated Assets

NORTHWEST HARVEST: Charity Chat Spotlight

What is their goal/mission? In 1967, a group of Seattle community leaders started Northwest Harvest as a part of their commitment to feed the suffering and stop systemic causes of hunger. For over 50 years, Northwest Harvest has successfully implemented practices and...