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 The Friends of Fort Dobbs is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit with tax deductible status. This is a guide to help you discover ways to provide support to this first-ever Capital Campaign for the Friends of Fort Dobbs. We welcome and appreciate gifts of all sizes — the collective support of our many generous supporters will provide the resources to ensure excellence in our fort reconstruction project, our comprehensive site development and in our multifaceted programming. There are many possibilities and opportunities for creative gift planning that can help your philanthropic giving blend with your own financial needs and tax strategies.
Pledges of Cash or Check
Pledges made payable over a period of 5 years are the most common form of contribution to the Adventure in the Making Campaign. By spreading payments over a period of time, pledges allow donors to make larger commitments and fulfill them at a comfortable pace. Credit card payments, in addition to cash and checks, may be used to fulfill one’s pledge.
CLICK HERE to download or print Pledge Form in .pdf format.
Securities
Gifts of appreciated stocks or bonds (either publicly traded or closely held) have the same positive benefit to the Friends of Fort Dobbs as a gift of cash, however, a gift of securities is usually more beneficial to the donor. With a gift of marketable securities which have been held longer than one year, you receive a charitable deduction of the full, fair-market value of the security. In addition, you avoid paying any capital gains taxes on the appreciation. This can be a major benefit to you if you have held securities over a number of years and if they have grown in value. Publicly traded securities held in a brokerage account may be transferred electronically to the Friends of Fort Dobbs. Please contact our office for more information about utilizing this option.
Gifts in Kind
Gifts of personal property – as long as they fit within the mission of the Friends of Fort Dobbs – are appraised and the donor receives credit for a contribution equal to the full market value of the gift.
Real Estate
If you own property that is fully paid off and has appreciated in value, an outright gift may be an advantage to you. You can deduct the fair market value of your gift, avoid capital gains taxes and remove that asset from your taxable estate. You can transfer the deed to a home, vacation home, farm, etc. and either take the deduction now or keep the right to use it for your lifetime and that of your spouse.
Corporate Matching
You may work for a company or organization that supports or matches your charitable giving. Information on gift matching is available through a company’s human resources department. |
