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LET’S PARTNER ON A GIVING PLAN THAT ALIGNS YOUR GOALS WITH THE NEEDS OF YOUR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.

There are a variety of ways to make a gift, today or in the future. Many options can provide income during your lifetime or significant tax benefits — or both.

At the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, we’ve been helping Minnesotans support their favorite causes for more than 80 years. We can help you determine the best type of gift for your personal situation. Start a conversation with our experienced Gift Planning team today to discuss your options. Call 651.224.5463 or email us at philanthropy@spmcf.org.

Explore the Many Types of Gifts You Can Make to Start or Grow Your Fund

Read Gifts Of Stock And Mutual Funds

Gifts Of Stock And Mutual Funds

Gifts of stock, appreciated stock or mutual funds can make an ideal charitable gift for both the donor and the nonprofit.

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Read Gifts Of Real Estate

Gifts of Real Estate

Real estate can be used to create a significant charitable legacy. It is one of the most beneficial charitable gifts for both the donor and the nonprofit.

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Read Retirement Assets

Retirement Assets

Retirement assets can make excellent charitable gifts for both the donor and nonprofits.

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Read Donating Private Stock

Donating Privately Held Stock

Incorporate giving into your business transition plan by donating privately held stock.

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Read Charitable Life Insurance

Charitable Life Insurance

Donating a life insurance policy to a donor advised fund (DAF) allows donors to make a larger charitable gift than they ever thought possible.

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Read Charitable Gift Annuities

Charitable Gift Annuity

A charitable gift annuity is a way to make a significant charitable gift and receive a steady income stream in return.

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Read Charitable Remainder Trust

Charitable Remainder Trust

A charitable remainder trust is a way to make a significant charitable gift with a variety of assets and receive income in return.

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Read Farm Assets

Farm Assets

Gifts of crops, livestock and machinery can make excellent assets to donate.

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Read Retained Life Estate

Retained Life Estate

There is an easy way to use your real estate to create a charitable legacy and simplify your estate at the same time. It’s called retained life estate.

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Read Gifts Of Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Charitable gifts of cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin, dogecoin and other virtual currency, can be donated to establish or grow a donor advised fund.

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Wills and bequests
Wills and bequests

Making a gift through your will is easy and may also reduce your taxable estate. This kind of gift “costs” you nothing during your lifetime and has the potential to impact the community forever.

Bank or brokerage accounts
Bank or brokerage accounts

Bank accounts (checking, savings, etc.) and brokerage accounts (stock, mutual funds, etc.) can be directly transferred to a charitable fund through a payable on death (POD) option, simplifying estate administration for heirs.

Cash
Cash

Cash is a quick and easy way to make a gift to start or grow your charitable fund while also taking advantage of income tax benefits in the same year.

Your Guide to Turning Goods into Gifts

Do you want to help your favorite nonprofits thrive and wish you had more to share? Many donors make their gifts with cash, without knowing that non-cash assets can make excellent charitable gifts.

We make it easy to turn your goods into gifts.

Learn how our approach makes it easy for you to support causes you care about in our guide to donating non-cash assets.

In the world of charitable giving, most gifts are given in the form of cash, but while 85% of total giving is made through donations of cash, only 7% of wealth among Americans is held in cash.

Non-cash assets like real estate, stock, cryptocurrency, farm equipment, land and life insurance policies represent enormous amounts of untapped giving potential and yet most nonprofits are not set up to accept donations of non-cash assets from their donors.

That's where we come in.

At the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, we've been helping Minnesotans give non-cash assets for more than 80 years.

We simplify the process of donating non-cash assets to your favorite causes, no matter what you'd like to donate.

Our experienced Foundation gift planners work with you and your advisors to define your charitable goals and help you determine which assets to give and when. We sell the donated assets efficiently and for the best possible price. Most often, we can sell the assets tax-free, which leaves 100% of the proceeds available for your charitable fund. From that fund you can give to your favorite charities now or in the future. You may also be entitled to a charitable tax deduction for your gift.

At the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, your goals are our goals.

We are here to guide you throughout your giving journey and to act in your best interest at all times.

We offer more than just transactions. We are your trusted giving partner.

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation - turn your goods into gifts.

Contact a gift planner and learn more about giving non-cash assets today.

Give to Your Fullest Potential

We can help you determine the best type of gift for your personal situation. Start a conversation with a Gift Planner today. Call 651.224.5463, email philanthropy@spmcf.org or complete the form below.

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