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Bresee Foundation is able to accomplish its mission of bringing personal
and social transformation because of the generous support of its donors.
We are a private, nonprofit charity, and all donations to the Foundation
are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
The
Bresee Foundation works diligently to see to it that all monetary
contributions are used effectively and accounted for with
integrity. Each dollar is stretched as far as it will go and
is matched with donated in-kind goods and hundreds of hours
of volunteer labor.
Appreciated
Stocks
Gifts of appreciated stocks may be deducted at full market value.
Save on capital gains taxes while providing a contribution to the
Bresee Foundation. Stock must be transferred to Bresee before it
is sold to receive tax benefits.
Matching
Gifts
Many organizations match all or a portion of an employees
gift to a non-profit organization. Consider doubling the impact
of your gift by asking your employer to match your gift.
Honor,
Memorial or Holiday Gifts
This is a unique opportunity to honor the memory of a special person
or honor a significant event, such as a birthday, anniversary or
retirement. Honoring a person is the perfect solution for someone
you know who may already have everything they need. Simply send
your contribution with the name and address of the person to be
honored, and we will send a card informing them of your gift.
Life
Insurance
You may choose to name the Bresee Foundation as the beneficiary
of all or a portion of a life insurance policy. We can also be named
as the alternate or final beneficiary. Keep this option in mind,
especially if policies originally intended to protect a spouse,
child or complete a mortgage payment may no longer be necessary.
Retirement
Plans
Your children may no longer need the income from being named as
the ultimate beneficiary of your retirement plan. By gifting all
or a portion of your retirement plan(s) to a charitable organization,
the full value is generally disbursed to the charity and makes a
great impact. The amount received by a charitable organization will
be fully deductible from your estate.
For
more information about how you can support the work of the
Bresee Foundation, please e-mail here.
If
you would like to receive monthly mailings about the Bresee Foundation,
please send us your name and address, and we will add you to our
mailing list.
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