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Gifts That Matter Now and Into the Future!
Planned gifts enable the American Teilhard Association to continue our good work for years to come. Here are some of the ways you can establish your legacy of caring.
A Monthly Donor
By becoming a monthly donor, you can make a consistent and impactful contribution to the American Teilhard Association, allowing us to plan for the future and continue our sponsored works. Your recurring gift, no matter the size, will significantly help us further our mission. Please consider joining our community of dedicated monthly supporters today.
Even small monthly contributions can add up to a substantial difference over time. You can choose a monthly donation amount that fits your budget.
Please make your selection and schedule your monthly donation with our secured-Zeffy platform.
A Bequest Through Your Will
You may think your estate is not large enough to require a will. If you own anything of value, from a vehicle to investments, you should have a will. Without a will, state laws will determine how your assets will be distributed, with no regard for your personal wishes or interests, including any gifts you want to make to charity. Only if you have a will can you protect your loved ones and ensure that your wishes are respected. Your attorney or financial professional can help you with planning, preparing, and executing this important legal document.
Legacy Giving
Include American Teilhard Association as a beneficiary in your will, living trust, retirement plan, bank account and/or in your life insurance policy. When you are ready, please contact the association’s president at americanteilhard@gmail.com to make this kind of gift.
Gifts of Stocks, Bonds, or Securities
Making a gift of stocks, bonds, or securities can help you avoid significant taxes on the profits from your investments. If you have an investment that is losing money, the tax benefits from donating could offset your loss. Talk with your financial advisor or attorney to learn more.
Gifts from your Retirement Plan
Making a gift through your IRA or other tax-qualified retirement account reduces your income tax burden, especially if you are over 70 ½, and leaves a legacy of support to the American Teilhard Association. You and your plan administrator can designate mandatory distributions to the American Teilhard Association. The benefits of this option include:
- Using mandatory distributions for charitable donations.
- Avoiding paying taxes on those mandatory distributions.
- Setting a fixed payment that increases over time.
- Making a more generous gift than would be possible through traditional donations.
If you are interested in exploring this option, contact us to get started. If you know of other Teilhardian in this demographic group, consider letting them know that their IRA is an easy way to make a big impact on the future of the Association and Teilhard’s vision for the world.
Our legal name: The American Teilhard Association for the Future of Man, Incorporated
Our legal address: Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
The American Teilhard Association is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, which is approved by the IRS to be tax exempt (ID # 23-1352546).
This message is not intended to provide specific legal or tax advice. Always consult an attorney and/or financial professional who is familiar with the laws of your state before making any important decisions regarding estate planning.
For more information, contact us at AmericanTeilhard@gmail.com. We will be delighted to work with you to establish your legacy of caring.