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Gifts to our council ensure that every girl has the opportunity to be a Girl Scout.
Your gifts support programs and
activities like “From Sidewalks to Treetops” learning about their community and
nature, Camping, trainings for girls and adults and financial support for girls
that cannot afford Girl Scouts. Your
gift will allow girls to enjoy the fun and friendship now and for the future
Girl Scouts, too. You can make a gift in
many ways.
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Bequests
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A bequest allows individuals of both great wealth and modest means to ensure
that Girl Scouting will endure for
generations of girls to come. Bequests will not reduce your current income and
may help reduce estate taxes. This
gift will enhance our long-term stability. If you are considering naming
our council in your will, you may wish to
incorporate the following simple language: I bequeath to the Girl Scouts of
Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, the sum of $….
or other property.
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Income-producing Gifts
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A number of plans allow you to make a gift to our council and still receive an income
for yourself or your beneficiaries.
The most common plans are charitable gift annuities that pay you an agreed
upon amount on a regular basis – often more than you are currently receiving in
dividends or interest.
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Life Insurance
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A gift of life insurance is an easy way to support our council. Making us the beneficiary of an existing policy entitles
you to claim an income tax deduction. You may also purchase a new policy and make us both owner and
beneficiary.
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Real Estate and Personal Property
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Gifts of land and buildings, art or other personal property (which must be approved by the Board of
Directors), bring needed funds and allow you to receive an income tax deduction and avoid tax on
appreciated property.
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Stock & Other Securities
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Gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, treasuries and mutual funds that have increased value benefit our council and you!
Not only do you get a charitable deduction, you also bypass the capital gains tax you would pay if you sold them.
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Donate Now!
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If you are ready to make a contribution, click here to print out a form to mail or fax to us. If you want
more information about any of the above, please contact us at 815-723-3449 or mthompson@girlscoutsgcnwi.org.
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