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Using IRA Distributions to Fund a Gift of Life Insurance

Richard and Darlene Walter

Richard and Darlene Walter utilized a withdrawal from their IRA and the ownership of a life insurance policy to make a generous charitable gift to the Shickley Community Foundation.

“The use of a life insurance policy allows Richard and me to make a much larger future gift to our hometown,” said Darlene Walter.

Brandon and Tammy Day

Brandon and Tammy are supporting the Ford Challenge campaign with a multi-year pledge of $50,000. They also have made significant gifts of life insurance. The Days make charitable contributions to fund the premiums of the policies, and the policies are owned by NCF for the benefit of the NCF endowment and the Norfolk Area Community Foundation Fund.

Doug and Judy Gaswick

Gift of Life Insurance to Benefit Imperial and NCF

Doug and his wife, Judy, made a generous commitment to both the Imperial Community Foundation Fund and the Nebraska Community Foundation. Their gift comes in the form of a life insurance policy – $200,000 to ICFF and $50,000 to NCF – that will benefit both organizations in the future. Doug and Judy make tax-deductible contributions to fund the premiums on the policy, and the policy is owned by NCF for the benefit of ICFF and the NCF Endowment.

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The Bullers have made Charitable Giving a Central Part of their Lives

Wayne and Bev Buller

Wayne and Bev Buller have made charitable giving a central part of their lives. They have chosen to continue their charitable giving beyond their lifetimes through their estate plan. We are proud to include these generous Nebraskans as members of our Legacy Society Stakeholders Club and Jim and Elaine Wolf Club.

Dan and Sarah Miller

With today’s high prices and a positive outlook for commodity markets, many farmers are considering gifts of grain to fulfill their charitable intentions.

When a farmer delivers grain to market and transfers ownership to a charity, they get greater tax savings than if they sell the commodity and then write a check from the proceeds.

The Nebraska Community Foundation makes it easy for ag producers to make charitable donations.

Beverly and Gene Johnson

In 2011 Wausa needed new library facilities. So as they have done often in the past, Gene and Beverly Johnson have made a major gift to the community. Gene and Beverly each used a Charitable IRA Rollover to make a combined gift of $40,000 to move the project forward.

The Charitable IRA Rollover law, which expired December 31, 2011, allowed those age 70½ and older to transfer funds from an IRA to a charity tax free.

Title	Description
Charitable Gift Annuity	A Charitable Gift Annuity, allows the donor to make a gift and receive fixed income payments for life and/or for the lifetime of a surviving beneficiary. More information.
Charitable Remainder Trusts	A Charitable Remainder Trust is a legal instrument into which a donor transfers irrevocably the ownership of assets such as securities or real estate. In return, the donor receives an immediate charitable income tax deduction and the right to receive an income. When the trust ends, the property remaining in the trust passes to the Nebraska Community Foundation to be used according to the donor’s directions. More information.
Donor-Advised Funds	A donor-advised fund can be established and funded either currently or with a testamentary gift. The donor or the fund advisors recommend grant disbursements to eligible charitable organizations within Nebraska Community Foundation guidelines. This type of fund also qualifies for the highest charitable income and estate tax deductions allowed by law, while bypassing capital gains tax on gifts of appreciated assets to the fund. More Information.
Endowment Building	A Permanent Endowment Fund is held in perpetuity and invested in a manner that protects the principal while the investment income provides ongoing support for donor-designated projects and expenses approved by the Fund Advisory Committee. Many donors choose to give to unrestricted endowments of the affiliated funds they wish to support.
Ford Challenge Champions	The Ford Foundation issued a $1 million challenge grant to the Nebraska Community Foundation to support our development work and build the NCF endowment. Ford Challenge Champions are donors who are helping us meet our $3 million match.
Gift of Ag Commodities	Fluctuating prices have created opportunities for making tax-advantaged gifts of grain or livestock.
Gifts of Life Insurance	Many Nebraskans have found that a gift of life insurance is an easy and convenient way to make a gift to support their hometown. There are three ways to make a gift to your hometown using life insurance: with an existing policy, by beneficiary designation and with a new policy. More Information.
Gifts of Real Estate	A gift of real estate offers several special tax incentives and other benefits. More Information.
Gifts of Retirement Plan Assets	Many Nebraskans have taken advantage of generous tax incentives provided by tax law to save for their retirement years. Known as “qualified” retirement plans, these plans, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), 401(k), Keogh and others, feature income tax benefits when contributions are made to the plan. Plus, the money in the plan accumulates tax-free until it is withdrawn for retirement. More Information.
Gifts of Securities	Tax laws offer a triple tax benefit for gifts of securities (stock, bonds and mutual funds) that have increased in value since purchase or acquisition. Donors can receive several tax benefits: charitable income tax deduction, avoidance of capital gains taxes, and reduction of potential estate taxes. More Information.
Gifts of Tangible Personal Property	Tangible personal property is broadly defined in the tax code as any property, other than land or buildings that can be seen or touched. More information.
Scholarships	Scholarships, especially non-traditional scholarships, are a technique many donors have used to help strengthen the workforce for their hometown.
Wills and Bequests	A bequest, a gift in your will, is an opportunity to make a difference in the quality of life in your hometown and continue the support you have provided during your lifetime. More Information.

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“Gifts of Life Insurance” Archive

Using IRA Distributions to Fund a Gift of Life Insurance

Richard and Darlene Walter

Brandon and Tammy Day Support the Ford Challenge Campaign with a Multi-Year Pledge

Brandon and Tammy Day

Gift of Life Insurance to Benefit Imperial and NCF

Doug and Judy Gaswick

The Bullers have made Charitable Giving a Central Part of their Lives

Wayne and Bev Buller

Gifts of Grain: Give more to your community. Pay less in taxes.

Dan and Sarah Miller

Couple Helps Local Library

Beverly and Gene Johnson

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