DIRECT GIFTS

Cash gifts are probably the simplest and most Common method of supporting the Legacy Trust Fund. These gifts may be given by:

· An individual

· Past Exalted Rulers Associations

· Past District Deputies Associations

· Elks Auxiliaries

· Any other organization

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THE ONLINE PROGRAM (IGIVE, AMAZON PRIME, PAYPAL ACCOUNTS)

Paypal allows you to give using your personal paypal account.

At your home page click on the “More” button in the upper right corner. Select “donate to a cause.” On the next screen type in “Pennsylvania Elks Major Project Legacy Account.” The next screen will bring up your choices for making your donation and allow you to submit your donation.

 

IGive: The Online Shopping Program provides a way for members who shop on the internet to give a portion of the cost of their purchases without any additional cost to the member.

It’s easy to sign up at igive.com and get the iGive button on you site. Just choose Pennsylvania Elks Legacy Trust Fund as your charity to support.

Amazon Prime customers may also choose to give to Pennsylvania Elks Legacy Trust Fund by selecting the fund as their charity.

 

SILVER, BRONZE AND GOLD PROGRAM

This provides an opportunity to give in increments over a period of years or as a one times gift. Use the form provided on the website when making your donation

$20 each year for 5 years or $100 receives a silver pin upon completion

$50 each year for 10 years or $500 receives a bronze pin upon completion.

$100 each year for 10 years or $1,000 receives a Gold Pin upon completion.

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HONOR OR MEMORIAL GIFTS

One special way to honor a family member, a friend or an Elk is to make a gift in honor of him or her. Memorial gifts can be given to remember those loved one no longer with us. A gift can be given in any amount. Certifications are available to be presented to a family member. Use the form provided on the website.

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GIFTS OF PROPERTY OR STOCKS

Appreciated stocks are an excellent way to support the Legacy Trust Fund. You can gain maximum value and also avoid Capital Gains Tax.

Tax deductions vary according to how the gift is made.

Legal advice may be required regarding donation of real estate property. An appraisal of personal property is required.

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GIFTS BY BEQUEST

Bequests frequently referred to as legacies, provide substantial Estate Tax benefits. This is an important way to support the Legacy Trust Fund. The bequest in a will can be expressed in terms of either a specific amount or a percentage of the residual. Bequests in any amount are acceptable from any source.

One of the goals of the Legacy Trust Fund is to have every Pennsylvania Elk include in his will, a bequest to the Legacy Trust Fund as a beneficiary. It should be remembered that this bequest costs the individual nothing and it provides a continuous donation to the Home Service Program.

 

INSURANCE

Insurance policies that are no longer needed can be transferred to the Legacy Trust Fund to be named as irrevocable owner or beneficiary. The case surrender value provides an immediate tax deduction.

Ask the Lodge Legacy Trust Chairman for information about any of these programs.

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