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Ways to Give

However you choose to give, your generosity strengthens the Black River Falls area today and for generations to come.

Choosing the Giving Method That Fits You Best

You can make an immediate gift, a tax-efficient gift, or a lasting legacy gift. Explore the options below to find the giving method that aligns with your goals and makes the great impact in our community.

How to donate cash, via mail or online

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    Make a one-time or recurring gift by cash or check.
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    Mail contributions to Black River Falls Area Foundation, PO Box 99, Black River Falls, WI 54615.
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    Give to specific funds using our online portal.
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    Contact the Foundation if you would like your gift directed to a particular fund or charitable purpose.

How to donate stocks and securities

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    The Foundation accepts gifts of appreciated stocks and securities.
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    These gifts may provide tax advantages while supporting the causes you care about.
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    Contact Foundation staff before initiating the transfer to receive current transfer instructions and designate how your gift should be used.

How to donate real estate and other property

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    The Foundation may accept gifts of real estate and other property.
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    Contact the Foundation to discuss the property and your charitable goals before beginning the transfer.
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    Foundation staff can help determine how the gift can best support an existing fund, a new fund, or another charitable purpose.

Donating a portion of a retirement account

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    You may name the Black River Falls Area Foundation as a beneficiary of an IRA, pension, or other retirement account.
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    Donors age 70½ or older may also be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution directly from an IRA.
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    If you are 73 or older and subject to an RMD, a qualifying QCD may count toward your required distribution.
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    Contact the Foundation and your IRA administrator to coordinate the gift. QCD rules and eligibility requirements may change.

Donating life insurance policy proceeds

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    Name the Black River Falls Area Foundation as a beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy.
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    You may designate all or a portion of the policy proceeds to the Foundation.
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    Contact the Foundation to discuss how you would like the future gift to support your charitable goals.

Donating through your will or trust

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    Include the Black River Falls Area Foundation in your will or trust.
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    You may leave a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your residual estate.
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    Use the Foundation’s sample bequest language when working with your attorney or estate-planning advisor.
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    A Statement of Intent can be used to explain how you would like your gift to be used.

Have other assets you wish to donate?

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    The Foundation may accept other charitable assets, including life insurance proceeds, farm assets, and other property.
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    Contact Foundation staff to discuss the asset you are considering giving.
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    The Foundation can work with you to determine an appropriate charitable purpose for the gift.