A gift to Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary in your will leaves a legacy representing a cause that has been important to you in your lifetime.
- Giving now: This allows you to witness the impact of your philanthropy, providing a sense of fulfillment and strengthening your connection to the causes you support. Additionally, you may be able to claim an immediate charitable deduction for your donation (if you itemize), potentially eliminate capital gains tax if a donation is an appreciated non-cash asset held more than one year, and give IRA assets tax-free through QCDs if you are at least age 70½.
- Giving later: You may opt for more complex charitable giving strategies, like designating a charity as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or retirement accounts or establishing a charitable gift annuity or charitable trust. These approaches allow you to retain control over assets during your lifetime while ensuring that your charitable intentions are fulfilled upon your passing. You may also enjoy estate tax benefits and potential income tax savings for yourself or your beneficiaries in the future.
The choice about when to give depends on your charitable goals, financial goals, family needs, estate planning objectives, and desired charitable legacy.
Tax benefits, either now or deferred, are also a key factor.
We encourage you to consider your estate plan in consultation with your legal advisors and estate planners.
If you wish to speak with us at any time regarding your charitable wishes, please use the contact form below.
Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary
1604 Tiffany Ranch Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
EIN #: 81-4256555
