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How to Give

How to Give

Giving to a charitable giving fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines 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.

  • Gift in Your Will
    You designate your charitable giving fund at the Community Foundation as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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  • 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
    You can designate your charitable giving fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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  • Charitable Gift Annuity
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property to your charitable giving fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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  • 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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  • 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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