Ways to Give
There are several ways to give to the Greater Alliance Foundation to support our community. It’s our commitment to help ensure your gifts have the most impact on the causes that matter to you.
Contact us to schedule a confidential, engaging discussion on the type of giving that is best suited for you considering your assets, tax strategies, and the advice of your financial advisors.
Open a Fund
One of the best and most flexible ways to make a positive difference is to start your own fund with GAF. Our staff and trustees bring years of knowledge to offer guidance and support throughout the process of opening a charitable fund.
Planned Giving
Bequest In Your Will
This is a commendable decision in your estate planning which makes your mark on generations to come. Choosing to include a bequest in your will certifies your charitable intention will carry on after you are gone and lessens the tax burden on your heirs.
Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
This type of trust pays distributions to the beneficiaries each year based on the value of the trust’s assets and the fixed percentage chosen when the trust is established. Any remaining value when the beneficiary dies or the term of the trust ends passes to the Greater Alliance Foundation. The donor receives a tax deduction when the trust is created and funded.
Charitable Remainder Unitrust
This type of trust pays distributions to the beneficiaries each year based on the value of the trust’s assets and the fixed percentage chosen when the trust is established. Any remaining value when the beneficiary dies or the term of the trust ends passes to the Greater Alliance Foundation. The donor receives a tax deduction when the trust is created and funded.
Charitable Remainder Lead Trust
These trusts work the opposite way of Charitable Remainder Trusts. Assets contributed to the trust provide an income stream to the Greater Alliance Foundation for a determined time. The donor receives a tax deduction at the creation of the trust. Upon the termination of the trust, the remaining funds pass to the beneficiaries.