Charitable Gift Annuities

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Give Freedom. Receive Income for Life.

Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs) are a popular way to ensure your own financial security, while also playing a personal role in protecting freedom and equality for future generations.

Benefits of Charitable Gift Annuities

You can receive these benefits in exchange for your charitable donation to the ACLU Foundation:

  • Secure, fixed payments for life (with rates as high as 10.1%) to you and/or another beneficiary. Your rates will never change, regardless of the market, economy, or interest rates.
  • You can lower your taxes by receiving a federal income tax charitable deduction in the year that you make the gift, if you itemize.
  • You can save on capital gains tax if you use appreciated stocks or mutual fund shares to make your gift.
  • You can give yourself peace of mind by providing payments to a spouse, family member, or loved one for their lifetime.
  • You can choose when your payments begin, such as when you retire, to obtain a higher payment rate. For each year you defer payment the rate increases.

  • If any of these benefits are appealing to you, or you want to learn more, please complete the form on this page to receive a personalized illustration. You can also Contact Us to discuss the details with a member of our staff.

  • If you are ready to complete your Charitable Gift Annuity now:

    1. Learn the Annuity Rate for your current age or ages.
    2. Review our Disclosure Statement
    3. Complete a CGA Enrollment Form and we will be in touch with you shortly.

    Note: The ACLU Foundation does not issue annuities to residents of Alabama, Hawaii, or Tennessee.

  • Charitable Remainder Trusts are separately invested trusts that can be custom-tailored for your needs. They allow you the flexibility of choosing the number of beneficiaries, fixed or variable payments, and specific rate of payment. You may also contribute marketable non-cash property such as real estate, artwork, or antiques ($100,000 minimum contribution). The ACLU Foundation has special fee arrangements for the efficient management of Charitable Remainder Trusts. To inquire, please Contact Us.

Yes! Please send me a confidential illustration about how a gift annuity could work for me. (Must be at least age 60 to receive immediate payments.)
(minimum gift of $10,000 in cash or stock)

Please note: This information is not intended as tax or legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your legal and financial advisors to learn how a gift would work in your circumstances. Laws and regulations governing all gifts and availability of certain life income gifts vary by state.