Fully deductible up to 50 percent of the donor’s adjusted gross income in any one year. Excess can be carried forward for up to five additional years.

Stocks and Bonds. Avoids capital gains tax on the appreciated portion of the gift. Full fair market value is deductible as a charitable contribution up to 30 percent of adjusted gross income. Excess can be carried forward for up to five additional years.

Those 70 ½ or older can transfer IRA distributions directly to a charity. The donated assets are not considered income and are not taxed, preserving the full amount for charity.

If you name the Community Foundation as owner and beneficiary of a life insurance policy, you receive an immediate tax deduction that typically approximates the cash surrender value. Further premium payments are deductible as a charitable contribution.

You can contribute real property, mutual fund shares, limited partnerships or other business interests.

Charitable remainder trusts pay lifetime income to you or your named beneficiaries – either a fixed percentage of the fair market value or a fixed dollar amount. Assets are transferred to your named charitable fund to support your giving goals when the trust is terminated.

You receive a guaranteed income stream and an immediate tax deduction. After paying a lifetime annuity to you and your spouse, the remaining principal is transferred to your named charitable fund to accomplish your charitable goals. If you choose, you can receive the income tax deduction now but defer income until later.

You can establish or add to your named fund through a bequest in your will or trust.

Since a retirement plan produces taxable income and an heir must pay tax on disbursements, it can be an excellent asset to transfer to a charity.

Insurance proceeds payable to the Foundation at your death will not be subject to federal estate taxes.

You can contribute real property, mutual fund shares, limited partnerships or other business interests.