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Gifts that pay you back

Transfer securities, cash, or other property to Givens Communities and we’ll manage the investment of the assets and pay an income to you, your designated beneficiaries, or both. Receive payments for the rest of your life or, in some cases, up to a certain number of years.

Explore income gift options

Learn about gift types that enable you to impact our organization while supporting yourself or loved ones for years to come.

Charitable Gift Annuities

Experience the best of both worlds: support our cause while receiving fixed payments for life with a Charitable Gift Annuity.

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Charitable Remainder Trusts

Tailor income streams, diversify assets, and leave a lasting legacy through the flexibility of a Charitable Remainder Trust.

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Pooled Income Funds

Leverage strength in numbers to maximize your impact and generate a sustainable income stream through collective giving.

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Charitable Lead Trusts

Enhance your giving strategy by providing immediate support to our cause, while safeguarding assets for loved ones later.

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Planned giving helps fuel Givens Communities’ mission

A gift in your will creates a foundation for the future. Our work today is important, but it is equally, if not more important, to ensure Givens Communities can continue well into the future.

We’re here to help you meet your goals!

Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.

Name: Jennifer Soster

Title :Director of Philanthropy

Phone: 828-575-1140

Email: jsoster@givenscommunities.org

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More ways to make an impact

Gifts in a will or trust

Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).

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Beneficiary designations

Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.

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Popular tax-smart gifts

Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them.

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