It Is an Honor

Do you know someone whose life has been affected by our organization? Have you ever considered making a gift to us in honor of that person? Establishing a memorial allows you to honor a loved one or yourself, as well as support our good works. You also receive personal financial benefits from your contribution.

How It Works
Generally, there are three methods of establishing an honorary gift:

Outright—Current gifts may be made in response to our immediate needs or for an upcoming project. The most tangible financial benefits of establishing an outright gift can include an income tax deduction and possibly capital gains tax avoidance.

By will—You can make a bequest in your will, stating that either a specific asset, certain dollar amount or percentage of the residue of your estate will pass to us at your death in honor of (or in memory of) your loved one.

Through an endowment—Honorary endowments, which can be made now or through your will or estate plan, are structured so the investment income, rather than the principal, is used to fund a particular purpose, such as funding a facility, program or annual event. To perpetuate the fund, the principal always remains intact.

Find Out More
Making an honorary gift to our organization is a wonderful way to acknowledge someoneís vision for the future. We would be pleased to recognize your honoree.

Please contact Mary Ludwig, Development Director at 712-732-5127, for more information.

The information on this site is not intended as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney, tax professional or investment professional.

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