Special Olympics          New Hampshire        650 Elm Street        Manchester, NH 03101        Phone: 1-800-639-2608 or        (603) 624-1250        Fax: (603) 624-4911        mission statement Planned Giving: Options and Opportunities Gift planning allows donors to give in ways that meet their needs and increase their philanthropic support while minimizing tax costs. Depending on the asset given and the gift arrangement selected, a donor can generally expect to obtain some or all of the following benefits: · Fulfill philanthropic goals · Reduce income taxes through a charitable deduction for the gift · Avoid capital-gains tax on gifts of long-term appreciated property · Retain payments for life of the donor and/or other beneficiaries · Increase spendable income · Achieve no-cost, worry free asset management · Eliminate federal estate tax on property passing to charity · Reduce costs and time in estate settlement Types of Planned Giving Outright Gifts Cash Securities and Real Estate Life Payment Plans Charitable Remainder Trusts Charitable Remainder Unitrust Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust Gift Annuities Deferred Gifts Gifts by Will or Bequest Gift of Real Estate with Retained Life Interest Life Insurance Gifts of Retirement-Plan Benefits Charitable Lead Trusts To receive “A Guide to Giving” which explains the details of planned giving contact Mike Quinn.