Our work is funded by people committed to kids and the future of our state. People like you. Now more than ever, we must push forward to ensure every child in our state is safe, healthy, and loved. You can help put kids first during these unprecedented times. Join us today and make the most of your donation to Idaho Voices for Children by considering the below giving options.
Make the Most of Your Donation to Idaho Voices for Children
Donor Advised Funds
If you have a Donor Advised Fund, you can make an important difference for children and their families in Idaho. Our vision drives us to work toward all Idaho children arriving at adulthood ready to succeed as individuals – in families and in the workforce.
*Please note that the IRS prohibits the use of Donor Advised Funds where more than an incidental benefit is received by the donor in return (e.g. event table/tickets, purchase of auction items). All table/ticket and auction purchases, therefore, must be funded personally outside of a Donor Advised Fund. For further guidance, please consult with your Donor Advised Fund administrator.
Idaho Voices for Children is not a tax advisor. To maximize the benefit of your specific gift, please contact a professional tax or financial advisor.
Donate Stock
For gifts of stock, please contact us for brokerage firm information at info@idahovoices.org if you intend to electronically transfer stock to our account, so we can ensure it is received.
IRA Gifts
Charitable gifts of appreciated stock or mutual funds are a smart tax strategy. Idaho Voices for Children supporters may be able to save two ways when making a stock donation:
- Avoid capital gains and investment taxes.
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction.
Here’s what Charles Schwab says about this method of giving:
“Donating investments–especially highly appreciated securities–instead of cash can be a very effective and tax-efficient way to support a charity.”
The Wall Street Journal touted this method of giving, saying:
“While the taxpayer doesn’t get a deduction for the gift, neither does it count as income. This popular move can also help reduce a taxpayer’s adjusted gross income, which in turn can help minimize Medicare premiums or taxes on Social Security benefits.”
* For assistance in making a charitable IRA gift, please contact our giving specialist, call Ann Callanan at info@idahovoices.org. She will help you work with your IRA fund administrator to ensure your gift is properly executed.
Idaho Voices for Children is not a tax advisor. To maximize the benefit of your specific gift, please contact a professional tax or financial advisor.
CLICK TO SEE HOW TO QUALIFY FOR IRA GIVING
Please note two specific points for IRA giving:
- The gift must be made from appreciated stocks or mutual funds, and you must have owned the securities for at least a year.
- The securities must be transferred directly to Idaho Voices for Children/Jannus, Inc.
Charitable IRA Distribution gifts offer you many benefits:
- Use all or a portion of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to make a gift directly from your IRA account to Idaho Voices for Children/Jannus,INC, and you don’t pay income taxes on the amount you donate. This reduces your taxable income, even if you don’t itemize.
- Gifts from an IRA account, up to a total of $100,000 each year ($200,000 for married couples) can be made each year.
- Transferring the funds is relatively easy; just use our sample letter to send your IRA administrator.
- You must be 72 years old or older by December 31, 2020.
- The donated portion of your RMD must be transferred directly from your IRA fund administrator to Idaho Voices for Children/Jannus,INC.
- The gift cannot exceed $100,000 in any year for an individual or $200,000 for a married couple.
- Your gift must be received at Idaho Voices for Children by December 31.
If you are using an IRA checkbook to make your gift, please send your check as early as possible. IRA gifts must be received and deposited in Idaho Voices for Children/Jannus,INC. bank account on or before December 31 to count as this year’s distribution. Don’t delay.
CLICK TO SEE AN EXAMPLE IRA GIFT
Brian wants to make a gift to Idaho Voices for Children in support of Idaho helping Idaho kids and their families. He wants to do it as tax-efficiently as possible. Brian owns stock which he bought for $5,000, and it’s now worth $25,000. Because of his tax bracket, if he sells the stock, he will pay capital gains taxes.
Instead of converting his stock to cash, Brian donates the stock directly to Idaho Voices for Children avoiding the capital gains tax completely. Plus, Brian enjoys a charitable income tax deduction on the full market value of the stock $25,000.
*Please note that IRA gifts support Idaho Voices for Children’s entire mission and will not be designated to a specific campaign or location. Your gift will be used where it is needed most. We encourage you to consult with a tax advisor to discuss your specific situation.
Circle of Strength
Members of the Champion’s Circle are dedicated advocates for Idaho’s children and families. These supporters know how critical it is to have a strong voice, standing up for Idaho’s children in the room where decisions are made. They know that kids and families must be represented in decision making or they will be forgotten.
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Members of the Champion’s Circle commit to a donation of $1,000 or more annually. Click the below donate button and input your giving amount.
Champion’s Circle donations go where they are needed most and allow Idaho Voices for Children to quickly react to policy issues as they arise.
Circle of Strength/Monthly Giving
Sustained giving is the life blood of Idaho Voices for Children. The legislative session is seasonal, but standing up for Idaho’s kids must be done every day.
Join the Circle of Strength by becoming a monthly donor and work towards an Idaho where each child has the opportunity to succeed. Click the below donate button and select ‘Monthly’ under the giving frequency options.
Monthly support for the advocacy work of Idaho Voices for Children ensures year round vigilance, the ability to react quickly to issues as they arise, and the capacity to build strong and effective campaigns.
Legacy Gifts
How will you be remembered?
Your support of Idaho Voices for Children reflects your values. Including a gift for Idaho Voices for Children in your will or by beneficiary designation will provide future generations of Idaho children arriving at adulthood ready to succeed as individuals – in families and in the workforce. Make a lasting impact.
Gifts That Cost You Nothing Now
Most legacy gifts cost you nothing now. No immediate contribution is needed, and you can change your beneficiaries at any time. Once your family and loved ones are provided for, we hope you’ll consider leaving a gift to support Idaho Voices for Children in your will or trust or by beneficiary designation. Through a gift in your will, you can make children and families in Idaho stronger for future generations part of your enduring legacy of kindness.
We’re grateful that you would consider having a profound and lasting effect on changing children life’s for the better. Please let us know if you have included a gift in your will or trust or by beneficiary designation. Letting us know of your gift is the best way to ensure that your wishes are honored.
- Gifts in a will
- Gifts by beneficiary designation
Contact Ann Callanan at info@idahovoices.org to leave a legacy gift or to request complimentary planning resources such as:
- Planning Toolkit
- Planning Organizer
Here are the more popular ways to leave a gift:
A residual gift in a will leaves Idaho Voices for Children the remainder of your estate after other bequests, debts and taxes have been fulfilled.
A percentage gift in a will leaves Idaho Voices for Children a percentage of the value of your estate or trust.
A specific gift in a will leaves Idaho Voices for Children a specific dollar amount or stated fraction of your estate.
A contingent gift in a will leaves Idaho Voices for Children a stated share of your estate, only if a spouse, family member or other beneficiary does not survive you.
As with all gift planning, you should consult with your tax advisor and lawyer to determine what planned gift strategy is best for your current tax situation and income requirements. Consulting estate-planning professionals will help ensure that your wishes to make a lasting impact will be fulfilled.
If you have any questions, please call Ann Callanan at info@idahovoices.org. Thank you for your support.
Gifts During Your Lifetime
Why Leave a Gift for Voices for Children?
Childhood Safety, Education, Economic Security and Healthcare is a problem that threatens our children and our future. We’re in danger of losing an entire generation of leaders, innovators and problem-solvers. With a gift in your will for Idaho Voices for Children you can help make healthy, world for Idaho Children and their families.
Sample Gift Language
To continue your support of the children in Idaho with a gift in your will or living trust to Idaho Voices for Children, please use the following language:
Residual Gift
Allows you to give what remains of your estate/trust after specific gifts are fulfilled.
“I give the rest and residue of my estate to Idaho Voices for Children located in Boise, Idaho (Tax ID #82-0478703), to be used for its general purposes.”
Email: info@idahovoices.org
Percentage Gift
Allows you to give a percentage of the value of your estate.
“I give and devise Idaho Voices for Children located in Boise, Idaho (Tax ID #82-0478703) an amount equal to __ percent of the net value of my estate to be used for its general purposes.”
Specific Gift
Allows you to give a specified dollar amount.
“I give and devise to Idaho Voices for Children, located in Boise, Idaho (Tax ID #82-0478703), the sum of $ ____ to be used for its general purposes.”
Contingent Gift
Leaves Share Our Strength a stated share of your estate, only if a spouse, family member or other beneficiary does not survive you.
“If [insert name] is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise Idaho Voices for Children located in Boise, Idaho (Tax ID #82-0478703), the sum of $__ (or all or a percentage of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general purposes.
Sample Beneficiary Designation
To designate Idaho Voices for Children as a beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan, life insurance policy or other financial account, please use the following information:
Idaho Voices for Children
PO Box 2842
Boise, ID 83701
Tax ID #82-0478703
Honor somebody you love by donating in their name. Call Ann Callanan info@idahovoices.org.
Learn How You Can Make the Most of Your Gift
For questions related to giving options and assistance with major donations, please contact Ann Callanan. Ann can help ensure you make the most of your gift to Idaho Voices for Children.
Email
info@idahovoices.org
Idaho Voices for Children Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under the Internal Revenue Code Employer Identification Number (EIN) 82-0478703.