Augustinians of the Midwest - Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel - Order of St. Augustine

Planned Giving Options

There are many ways for people to make a Planned Gift to the Augustinians. These are some of the options as well as implications for the donors.

Options for Planned Giving

GIFTS OF CASH

The gift is tax deductible if the donor itemizes deductions.
Up to 50 per cent of adjusted gross income can be deducted in one year.
Excess can be deducted over the next five years.

PROPERTY THAT HAS LOST VALUE

The donor sells the property (stocks, securities, real estate), takes a loss for tax purposes and then contributes the cash.
A deduction is received for both the loss and the charitable gift.

MATCHING GIFTS

Program offered by many employers.
A matched gift can elevate the donor's gift to a higher level.

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Can be made at time of death "in lieu of flowers".
A donor may make a gift to remember a special anniversary, birthday or event.

ENDOWED GIFTS

The donor's gift is permanently invested to earn income for a specific purpose forever.
A steady income stream is produced year after year to support the donor's favorite ministry or cause.
Donors extend their giving beyond their lifetime.

STOCKS AND SECURITIES

If they qualify as a long term capital asset (held for at least 12 months and one day), the property may be given outright.
Avoids payment of capital gains tax on the increase in value of the stock.
Donor receives a deduction for the full fair market value of the stock at the time of the gift, limited to 30 per cent of the adjusted gross income.
Excess beyond 30 per cent of adjusted gross income can be carried forward up to five years.

LIFE INSURANCE

The donor names the Augustinian Midwest Province the sole beneficiary of a paid-up policy.
The deduction for the cash surrender value of the property is received.
A donor may purchase a new policy naming the Augustinian Midwest Province as sole owner and beneficiary.
A deduction is received for the annual premium payments.

BEQUESTS

Bequests can be made in any of the following forms:

Either a specific dollar amount or a percentage of securities and other property.
The entire estate.
Residual bequest of what's left after all other payments are made.
A bequest can be added to an existing will by the use of a simple codicil.
Find out why you should have a will.

For legal purposes, our correct name is Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel of the Augustinian Order.

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If you desire more information or wish to discuss ways in which you can support the men, mission and ministries of the Augustinians, here's how you can contact the Augustinian Guild.

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