How to Give to Blue Ridge RC&D
Cash
Anyone can make a gift of any amount at any time to any fund. Your gift will be acknowledged with a receipt and include your contribution in which ever fund you choose or place it in the unrestricted account. We accept checks,PayPal, credit cards, and of course, dollars.
Property
Most property, whether it is real estate, stocks, bonds, or personal property is accepted. We will assist you in transfer and determination of value. Various tax benefits can be achieved.
Contributions of appreciated property - stocks, bonds, land, buildings - usually taxed at 15% may in some instances be given to the Foundation at an appreciable tax savings.
Bequests through Will or Trust
The establishment of an endowment through your bequest by will or trust can offer many tax benefits to your heirs and leave a legacy of philanthropy for organizations you deem worthy. Life Insurance Beneficiary - This can provide you with an immediate tax deduction as well as a deduction when all subsequent premiums are paid. The cash payment from the insurance company can start an endowment as you have determined or be placed into an existing endowment.
Retirement Plan Beneficiary
A bequest of your retirement plan upon your death may avoid income and estate taxes that will probably consume over half the total amount if left to heirs. Express your wishes for funding an endowment.
Income Funds
Charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, pooled income funds, and charitable lead trusts are funds that pay income to you or pass wealth to your heirs before it is deposited into an endowment. These estate planning tools may provide benefits to your heirs, income tax deductions, and estate tax deductions. These tools require careful planning, tax advice, and legal counsel.
Volunteer
RC&D depends on the hundreds of hours volunteers put in helping with the many projects. Anyone can find a place helping with the diverse projects of BR RC&D. All contributions are fully tax deductible according to the Internal Revenue Code. The Council's Board of Directors appreciates all those that contributed their time, services, products, and financial resources. Without the help of our community throughout the years, the Council's work would not have been a success.