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Foundation Menu Planned Giving Home Legacy Society Free Guides Resources & More Gift Illustrator Bequest Language Planning Toolkit For Professional Advisors Contact Us Because it’s your Bay Why Give to the Galveston Bay Foundation Why Give to the Galveston Bay Foundation When you include Galveston Bay Foundation in your estate plan, your generosity provides creative, inclusive, and forward-thinking solutions to the challenges confronting the Bay. Thank you for ensuring that Galveston Bay will be protected and preserved for future generations. Make the Bay My Legacy Let us know your estate plan intentions below. Fill out your details to let us know about your estate plan. I have included Galveston Bay Foundation in my estate plan. I want to learn more about including Galveston Bay Foundation in my estate plan. First Name Required Last Name Required Email Required Leave this field blank. 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All it takes are a few minutes and a simple form. Get Your Resource Guide Charitable Gift Annuities Feel confident that you have dependable income in your retirement years with a charitable gift annuity. This gift can provide you with regular payments and provide Galveston Bay Foundation with the resources to support our misson. You can also qualify for a variety of tax benefits, including a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize. Get Your Resource Guide Calculate Your BenefitsReal Estate When you give Galveston Bay Foundation appreciated property you have held longer than one year, you qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction. This eliminates capital gains tax. And you no longer have to deal with that property’s maintenance costs, property taxes or insurance. Get Your Resource GuideDonor Advised Funds You know donor advised funds (DAFs) for their convenience and simplicity. But have you considered taking your donor advised fund one step further to build a lasting legacy at Galveston Bay Foundation? Get Your Resource Guide Retirement Plan Assets Retirement plan assets are a great way to support the work at Galveston Bay Foundation because they not only protect conservation efforts, but they also can provide tax relief for your loved ones. Consider leaving your loved ones less heavily taxed assets and leaving your retirement plan assets to Galveston Bay Foundation. Get Your Resource Guide A Gift From Your IRA If you are 70½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to give to Galveston Bay Foundation and receive tax benefits in return. You can give up to $100,000 per year from your IRA directly to a qualified nonprofit without having to pay income taxes on the money. Gifts of Stock or Mutual Funds If you’re looking for a tax-smart way to support Galveston Bay Foundation, consider a gift of stock. When you give appreciated stock or mutual funds that you’ve owned for more than one year, you can avoid capital gains tax and receive a charitable income tax deduction when you itemize. Get Transfer Instructions Get transfer instructions. [link to PDF] NEED TO DISCUSS, currently no CTAEndowed Gifts An endowment gift to Galveston Bay Foundation today provides a brighter picture for our future. When you make a donation to our endowment, you give a gift with both immediate and long-term benefits. Endowment donations are invested. A portion of the annual income from the investment is used to address immediate needs at Galveston Bay Foundation. The remaining funds are reinvested to ensure indefinite support. Get Your Resource GuideAdditional Gifts There are many other types of planned gifts that may fit your long-term goals and help secure the future for you and your family, as well as Galveston Bay Foundation. Learn about these gifts by contacting Greg Loushine at 832.536.2266 or gloushine@galvbay.org.Our Top Resource This comprehensive estate planning kit will help you protect loved ones, organize everything in one place and save on taxes. Download My Kit Have a Question? Our planned giving team would be happy to speak with you in confidence, with no obligation. Contact Us Create a safe and secure estate plan. Free! Federal tax ID number: 76-0279876 Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results. California residents: Annuities are subject to regulation by the State of California. 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