Ways to Give
Giving to The Foundation of 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 Fund (DAF)
You can make gifts during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization.
Gifts of Cash
A gift of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift.
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.
IRA Charitable Rollover
An IRA charitable rollover allows individuals age 70½ or older to reduce their taxable income by making a gift directly from their IRA.
Beneficiary Designation Gift
You designate us as a beneficiary of your retirement, investment or bank account or life insurance policy.
Bequest
You designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
Gifts of Life Insurance
A gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to our organization. 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.
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 our organization.
Life Estate Reserved
You give your property to our organization but retain the right to use the property during your lifetime. We receive the property when you pass away.
Gifts of Business Interests
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. A gift of your corporate stock or assets can provide you with tax and income benefits and help further our mission.
Donating Cryptocurrency
A gift of cryptocurrency may offer meaningful tax advantages. In many cases, donors can avoid capital gains taxes while receiving a charitable deduction equal to the fair market value of their contribution.
Gifts that Pay You or Your Family Income
Charitable Remainder Unitrust
You fund a charitable remainder unitrust with cash or appreciated property. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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.
