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How to Give

How to Give

There are many ways you can make a planned gift to Thirdmill. Since most planned gifts have potential tax benefits, we recommend you discuss your options with a financial consultant and/or tax advisor. We are happy to help guide you through the process. Click on a gift model below to learn more about that type of gift.

  • Bequest
    You designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust, or beneficiary designation form.
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  • Beneficiary Designation Gifts
    You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment, or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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  • Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
    Congress recently enacted a permanent extension of the Qualified Charitable Distribution. As a result, you can make an Qualified Charitable Distribution gift in 2015, 2016, and beyond.
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  • Donor Advised Fund
    You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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  • Charitable Gift Annuity
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property to our organization in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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  • Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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  • Charitable Remainder Unitrust
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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  • Charitable Lead Trust
    You fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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Beneficiary Designation

A beneficiary designation is the act of naming the person who will inherit an asset in the event of your passing. Examples include financial accounts, retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and trusts.

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