Help us bring the gifts of fun, fitness and friendship to future generations of children, teens, and young adults with disabilities! There are many ways to give to KEEN Greater DC and make it possible for KEEN to continue offering its innovative programs completely free of charge for many years to come. When you give to KEEN Greater DC-Baltimore through donor advised funds, stocks, matching gifts or other long term financial plans, you are joining your life legacy with our mission to foster the self-esteem, confidence, skills and talents of our KEEN athletes.
Donor Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations. When you contribute cash, securities, or other assets to a donor-advised fund, you are generally eligible to take an immediate tax deduction, and you can recommend grants to any eligible IRS-qualified public charity, like KEEN Greater DC. Donor-advised funds are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to charity.
Matching Gifts: Make a Donation and Double Your Impact
Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees, retirees, and employees’ spouses. These gifts can be spread out over the year or made as one-time contributions. It is a good idea to check with your employer to make sure any necessary paperwork or documentation is completed. KEEN Greater DC will gladly assist you to provide any information that is needed.
Designate KEEN in your Workplace Giving Campaign
KEEN Greater DC is a member of the United Way of the National Capital Area. If your company uses the United Way to process its donations, please designate KEEN using our United Way Agency Number: 8065. Federal employees can donate to KEEN Greater DC using our CFC number: 75656.
Here are just a few of the many planned giving options available.
- Stocks and Bonds
A gift of appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is another way to make a gift to KEEN Greater DC. The potential benefits of this type of gift could include:
reduced capital gains tax, charitable income tax deduction, possible increased income, and furthering the KEEN mission!
- Bequests/Wills
With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift/bequest to be made to KEEN Greater DC as part of your estate plan. This is one of the easiest ways you can leave a lasting legacy and impact on KEEN’s community of young people with disabilities.
- Life Insurance
You can designate KEEN Greater DC as one the beneficiaries or sole beneficiary of your life insurance policy. You will continue to own and can make use of the policy during your lifetime.
- Retirement Assets
Your retirement assets (IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax deferred plan) may be transferred to KEEN Greater DC by completing a beneficiary designation form provided by your plan custodian. If you designate KEEN as your beneficiary, we will benefit from the full value of your gift and your estate will benefit from an estate tax charitable deduction for the gift.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss these options further, please contact our Development Director, Christine Cummins at 301-775-7572 or [email protected]. Please consult with your financial, tax, or legal advisor for any questions about the tax consequences related to these options.
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