Charitable Planning & Tools

Americans gave more than $306 billion to charity in 2007.1 Individuals were responsible for nearly 75% of that amount — more than corporations and foundations, combined.2

  • A structured giving vehicle can help maximize charitable impact and tax benefits.
  • A long-term charitable strategy can provide for retirement income as well as reduce federal estate taxes.
  • People can support the causes they care about most while establishing a legacy and tradition of giving that can be passed on though generations.

This section provides tools, information, and resources to help charitable donors create an effective plan that helps them achieve their philanthropic goals.

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1 Source: Giving USA, 2008

2 Source: AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy/Giving USA, 2008

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