Planned Giving Offers
You can make a difference. – Whether it is providing safe shelter for children, providing
medical care to family violence survivors, or counseling services for trauma victims, there are a variety of ways to contribute even if your cash flow is limited.
Through planned giving, SAFE offers creative ways to increase your impact.
Most of America’s wealth is held in appreciated, non-cash assets. Many donors are unaware of the potential benefits of contributing these assets to charity.
By donating non-cash assets such as stocks, real estate, personal property, or business interests, you may reduce taxes, grow your personal savings. Best of all your donation makes a difference.
One of the easiest and most common ways to support SAFE is with a gift of cash. A gift of cash can be made in the following ways:
By making a cash gift by check, credit card, or money order today, you enable us to meet our most urgent needs and fulfill our mission daily. You can see the benefits of your generosity and you will receive a federal income tax charitable deduction, when you
itemize.
A Payable Death bank account or certificate of deposit names one or more persons or charities as the beneficiary of all funds upon your death. The beneficiary you name has no right to the funds until you are deceased. While you are living, you remain in control, free to use the money in the bank account, change the beneficiary, or close the account.
DONTATING CRYPTOCURRENCY is another creative way to contribute to SAFE. Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it from your taxes. This makes Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency donations one of the most tax-efficient ways to support SAFE. You can donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, ChainLink, Litecoin, and more.
Designating SAFE as a beneficiary in your will or trust (sometimes called a bequest) is a simple way to commit to SAFE’S mission, and it will not affect your cash flow during your lifetime. In addition, it is easy to revoke this type of gift if your situation or goals change.
Naming SAFE as the beneficiary of your retirement plan, financial account, or annuity is another easy way to help further SAFE’s mission. You can continue to benefit from these assets during your lifetime. A beneficiary designation may also be changed at any time.
If you own securities such as stocks or mutual funds that you no longer need or wish to sell, a gift of these assets is another way to support SAFE without impacting your cash flow. You also benefit from capital gains tax avoidance by giving rather than selling these assets.
If you have valuable assets such as artwork, collectibles, jewelry, or other tangible property, etc, that you no longer want or need, consider giving these assets to SAFE. You can benefit from an income tax deduction this year by making a gift of this kind.
Talk to us about ways to make current gifts from your business or to avoid capital gains tax when you are ready to transfer or sell your business.
You can give to SAFE through your donor advised fund (DAF) or family foundation and make a transformational gift that will change lives forever.
SAFE supporters 70.5 years old or older can maximize both their gift and heir personal savings with a tax-free gift from an IRA. These gifts are called Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), and they present a powerful way to provide immediate support and services to families struggling with abuse across Central Texas. Whether or not you’ve heard of these gifts before, we have a free tool to help you learn more and get started on this mutually beneficial gift.
SAFE is committed to upholding the highest standards of financial stewardship and accountability and to helping donors achieve their financial and charitable goals. We are independently audited by choice each year, and proud to say that for several years running, we have had a clean audit report. A clean report means that SAFE’s financial records are correct and conform to the guidelines set out by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
We subscribe to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Donor’s Bill of Rights and other independent organizations whose task is to monitor nonprofit organizations for legal compliance and best practices. SAFE is accountable, transparent, and responsible stewards of the charitable gifts we receive. If you have questions regarding how SAFE stewards gifts, please ask.
Contact SAFE’s Planned Giving Offices and our knowledgeable and professional staff will
answer your questions and help you get started.
(512) 927-4708
donorrelations@safeaustin.org
Legal Name: The SAFE Alliance
ATTN: Monica Martinez, Director of Individual Giving
SAFE Address: PO Box 19454, Austin TX 78760
Federal Tax ID Number: #74-2320657
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