Ways to Give

Giving to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

• Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
  Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
  You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children (or anyone you designate as a successor) can carry on your legacy of giving or the remainder may be left to support the greatest needs of the Jewish community.
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• Gifts of Appreciated Assets (Stocks)
  Gifts of Appreciated Assets (Stocks)
  Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization.
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• Gifts of Cash
  Gifts of Cash
  A gift of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift.
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• Gifts of Retirement Assets
  Gifts of Retirement Assets
  Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan is an excellent way to make a gift to our organization.
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• IRA Rollover
  IRA Rollover
  Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result, you can make an IRA rollover gift this year and in future years.
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• Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets, such as your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan, is an excellent way to make a gift to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
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• Gift in a Will (Bequest)
  Gift in a Will (Bequest)
  You designate the Greater Miami Jewish Federation as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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• Life Insurance
  Life Insurance
  A gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a lasting gift to create a legacy. If you have a life insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose, consider making a gift of your insurance policy. For example, you may have purchased a policy to provide for minor children and they are now financially independent adults. You may also consider participating in the Federation's Special Life Insurance Program.
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• Gifts that Pay You or Your Family Income
  Gifts that Pay You or Your Family Income
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years or you fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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  • Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
    Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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  • Charitable Lead Trust
    Charitable Lead Trust
    You fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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• Gifts of Real Estate
  Gifts of Real Estate
  Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can make a great gift to support the Jewish community.
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• Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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• Sale and Unitrust
  Sale and Unitrust
  You give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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• Bargain Sale
  Bargain Sale
  We purchase your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
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• Give It Twice Trust
  Give It Twice Trust
  You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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• Life Estate Reserved
  Life Estate Reserved
  You give your property to our organization but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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• Gifts of Business Interest
  Gifts of Business Interest
  As a business owner, you have the opportunity not only to build your business and accumulate wealth for yourself and your family, but also to accomplish your philanthropic goals through charitable planning.
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