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Andersons’ Endowment Gift Supports McCook’s Youth

Lemoine “Andy” and Geri Anderson

Charitable Gift Annuity, Endowment Building

Andersons’ Endowment Gift Supports McCook’s Youth

Two life-long Nebraskans have made the largest charitable gift to date to the McCook Community Foundation Fund. Lemoine “Andy” and Geri Anderson, who owned and operated Anderson Motors, Inc. in McCook for 42 years, worked with the Nebraska Community Foundation to develop an innovative plan to provide for a gift of $346,431 to the McCook Community Foundation Fund’s endowment.

The initial grant of $13,000 from the endowment account was made in October 2007. Additional grants are made from the endowment each year for strategic projects in the McCook area. “I like the idea that part of our gift to McCook will be used immediately and will keep on giving into the future,” shared Geri.

In particular, the Andersons wanted to give back to the community of McCook. “We feel fortunate to have lived, raised our family and to have worked in a community such as McCook. To us, it is important to give while we are still alive. We want to see the benefits our gift makes to the community,” Andy said.

The first year grant was made to support the HomeTown Competitiveness (HTC) youth strategy in McCook; specifically the 4-H Entrepreneurship Investigation (ESI) program, teacher entrepreneurship curriculum certification and an HTC Youth Task Force project led by McCook’s own young people.

The goal of the HTC youth engagement strategy is to help young people pursue their future in the McCook area by being actively involved with their community and gaining the skills necessary to be successful as entrepreneurs and civic leaders.

The Andersons’ gift provides the resources to mobilize youth entrepreneurship and leadership programs that will help McCook be an attractive choice for more young people now and in the future.

“This is a truly wonderful gift,” said Stan Goodwin, past chairman of the McCook Community Foundation Fund. “The McCook Community Foundation Fund will be transformed because of the Andersons’ confidence in our organization, and as a result of their generosity, we will be able to make grants for years and years to come that will fundamentally change the McCook area.”

It is the Andersons’ hope that their gift will inspire others to make gifts to endow the future of the community and the state.

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.

Inspiring Charitable Giving...

Investing in our Communities

For Donors

Andersons’ Endowment Gift Supports McCook’s Youth

Lemoine “Andy” and Geri Anderson

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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