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Contributions are necessary
for the long-term goals and
current needs of RNC.
MEMORIALS are made in
remembrance of a deceased
loved one, relative or
friend.
HONORARIA are made as
a gift for a birthday,
special event, Christmas, or
to honor someone who has
made a special contribution
to an organization.
ENDOWMENT FUND has
been established to generate
income that eventually will
be used
for RNC operating expenses.
LAND ACQUISITION FUND
is a separate fund reserved
for opportunities to expand
the site of the RNC.
VEHICLE DONATIONS INVITED
RNC has made
arrangements to receive
donations of vehicles.
Vehicles in good working
order bring the most money,
of course, but all we
absolutely have to have are
the keys and the title. RNC
gives the donor a
certificate of contribution
for the fair market value.
RNC will sell the cars to
wholesalers and retain the
money. It's hassle-free and
easy. Help us pass the word.
RNC would love to have your
vehicles. If you have a
vehicle to donate, please
call the Nature Center at
(830) 257-4837.
SPECIAL PROJECTS may
be approved by the Board.
CHARITABLE GIFT PLANNING
Time Is Running Out!
If you're 70 1/2 or older,
you can make tax-free gifts
of up to $100,000 directly
from your IRA to qualified
charities like Riverside
Nature Center. But
don't wait long—this
opportunity expires Dec.
31, 2009.
You may contribute funds
this way if:
• You are 70½ or older at
the time of the gift.
• Your IRA gifts total
$100,000 or less for the
year.
• You transfer funds
directly from your IRA.
• You transfer the gifts
outright to one or more
qualified public charities.
Your benefits:
• The gift generates neither
taxable income nor a tax
deduction, so you receive
the benefit even if you
don't itemize on your tax
returns.
• The distributions to the
Nature Center may be in
addition to or fulfill any
charitable giving pledges
you have already planned.
• You can witness the good
that comes of your
generosity.
The Next Step
Be sure to contact tax
professionals and your IRA
administrator if you are
considering a gift under
this law. But
don't wait too long—this
opportunity expires Dec.
31, 2009.
Contact the Riverside Nature
Center office at
830-257-4837 if you have any
question or need additional
guidance or assistance.
Phone: (830) 257-4837
Email:
office@riversidenaturecenter.org |
