What to Give
CFSA accepts a variety of assets to help donors support the causes they care about. From cash and securities to real estate and estate gifts, these contributions can establish new philanthropic funds or enhance existing ones. Explore the options below to find the best giving strategy for you.
Consider Giving
- Cash Gifts: Check, credit card, wire transfer, or online at cfsaz.org/give
- IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions: Clients 70 1/2 or older can make a qualified charitable distribution from their IRAs.
- Stocks and Other Securities: Donate appreciated assets to make a significant impact while gaining tax benefits.
- Gifts Through Your Estate: Designate a specific amount or asset through your estate plan.
- Real Estate: Donate property to support charity, with CFSA handling sales and management.
- Life Estate: Deed your home while retaining the right to live there, reducing taxes, and gaining an immediate income tax deduction.
- Charitable Trusts: Gain tax benefits and income for you or your charity during your lifetime.
- Retirement Plan Beneficiary: Name CFSA as a beneficiary to avoid estate taxes on your IRA gift.
- Other Gift Types include life insurance, privately held stock, charitable annuities, and more (excluding employee stock options).
Ready to start planning?
Contact our Philanthropy Team at philanthropy@cfsaz.org or 520-770-0800.
