"The Honolulu branch of AAUW has been a source of encouragement for me, my work, and my dreams. The members' enthusiasm reinforces my choices to get more education, to advance myself as a professional woman, and to make sure I help other women along the way."
– Stephanie J. Castillo, Emmy-Award-winning film producer and winner of two Educational Foundation fellowships
Since 1959, the Educational Foundation has provided support to advance education, research, and self-development for women and to foster equity and positive societal change. Because the Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity, all gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
The Educational Foundation offers many tax-deductible contribution options. For more information, contact the development office at development@aauw.org or 202/728-3307.
MEMORIAL GIFTSIf you wish to make a donation in memory of a deceased family member or friend, the Educational Foundation will acknowledge your thoughtful remembrance with a letter to the loved ones of the deceased. You will receive a confirmation letter. The amount of your gift is shown only on your confirmation.
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IN-HONOR GIFTS
If you wish to make a donation in honor of someone, the Educational Foundation will send a letter to the honoree acknowledging your thoughtful gift. You will receive a confirmation letter. The amount of your gift is shown only on your confirmation.
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GIFTS OF STOCK
Publicly traded securities such as stocks and bonds can be transferred to the Educational Foundation as your gift. Gifts of stocks and bonds entitle you to a tax deduction for the full market value of the securities, and you avoid capital gains taxes.
To give stock or for more information, contact the development office at development@aauw.org or 202/728-3307.
MATCHING GIFTS AND WORKPLACE GIVING
Matching Gifts
Many companies offer matching gift programs. To find out if your company will match a gift to the Educational Foundation, contact your personnel, human resources, or community relations department. Then send your company matching gift form to:
AAUW Development Office
Attn: Matching Gifts Coordinator
P.O. Box 630832
Baltimore, Maryland 21263-083
Fax: 202/463-7169
The AAUW development staff will complete the form and send the required documentation to your company. For more information, contact development@aauw.org.
Contributions by Federal Government Employees
Federal government employees can give to the AAUW Educational Foundation through the Combined Federal Campaign - the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign. Pledges can be made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season (September 1st to December 15th). Donations can be made by payroll-deduction. The AAUW Educational Foundation participates in the Combined Federal Campaign as a member of the Women, Children, and Family Service Charities of America http://www.womenandchildren.org/.
Please Designate # 11319 as the charity of your choice.
For more information, contact Jennifer Steenberg at 202.728.7618 or steenbej@aauw.org.
BEQUESTS
The simplest form of a legacy gift — one that is left to a charity in your will — is known as a bequest. Bequests often allow you to make a sizable gift that might not be possible during your lifetime. A bequest has several advantages:
- It is 100 percent deductible for estate tax purposes;
- It may place your estate in a lower estate tax bracket; and
- It will allow AAUW development staff to include your bequest intentions in plans for the legacy donor club.
In a simple bequest, you give a stated amount to the Educational Foundation without attaching any conditions. Simple bequest language might read as follows:
I give and bequeath to the AAUW Educational Foundation (Federal Tax ID# 52-6037388), a charitable organization duly existing under the laws of the District of Columbia and located at 1111 Sixteenth St. N.W., Washington, DC 20036, $________________ (indicate either the dollar amount of the gift, the percentage of your estate, or a description of the securities or real property you wish to donate) to be used as the AAUW Educational Foundation Board of Directors may determine.
For more information on bequests and the legacy donor program, contact the development office at development@aauw.org or 202/728-3307.
LIFE INCOME GIFTS
The Educational Foundation's life income gift program makes it possible for you to make a gift to the Educational Foundation and receive needed income for life. Your planned gift entitles you to membership in AAUW's Legacy Circle.
Annuities When you make an initial gift of cash, securities, or other property to the Educational Foundation, the Educational Foundation agrees to pay you, another beneficiary, or both of you a guaranteed fixed income for life. The Educational Foundation follows the age-based gift annuity rates recommended by the American Council on Gift Annuities.
Younger donors should consider the deferred charitable gift annuity. With this option, you establish a gift annuity now and defer income payments until a future date when income needs are greater. Although the payments are deferred, you receive an immediate income tax deduction for the initial gift.
To give an annuity or for more information, including having a gift illustration prepared especially for you, contact the development office at development@aauw.org or 202/728-3307.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable remainder trusts can help protect your assets, reduce taxes, provide lifetime income to you or your beneficiary, and support the Educational Foundation. These powerful tax-saving tools may actually enhance the inheritance your heirs will receive.
To give a charitable trust or for more information, contact your estate planning professional or the AAUW development office at development@aauw.org or 202/728-3307.
Pooled Income Funds Making a gift through a pooled income fund can reduce your tax liabilities and provide you with a variable yet reliable income. Contributions are pooled together into managed portfolios. You receive a current tax deduction for the donation and avoid paying capital gains taxes on the donated assets. Income earnings within the pooled income fund are paid to you or your named income beneficiary for life.
To make a contribution to a pooled income fund or for more information, contact the development office at development@aauw.org or 202/728-3307.
GIFTS FROM OTHER SOURCES
Retirement Plans Retirement plan vehicles like the Roth IRA, 401(k), and 403(b) allow individuals to save and plan for their retirement. Unfortunately, if the plan names beneficiaries other than a spouse, accumulations will be taxed at a higher rate at the plan holder's death. Avoid this extra tax by naming a nonprofit institution such as the Educational Foundation as your retirement plan beneficiary. Proceeds of retirement plans are distributed outside probate and are free from federal estate tax.
To designate a retirement plan or for more information, contact the development office at development@aauw.org or 202/728-3307.
Insurance Policies Donating a life insurance policy that you no longer need (because the beneficiaries have grown up or are otherwise protected, for example) allows you to make a larger gift to the Educational Foundation without using other income or assets. Alternatively, consider taking out a new life insurance policy naming the AAUW Educational Foundation as the beneficiary and owner of the policy.
To give an insurance policy or for more information, contact the development office at development@aauw.org or 202/728-3307.
Real Estate Residences, vacation homes, farms, unimproved land, and commercial property can be donated as a charitable contribution. In most cases you may deduct the full market value of the property and avoid capital gains taxes. A qualified appraisal is required before the gift is made. The Educational Foundation will sell the property upon receipt and use the proceeds to support the Educational Foundation's important work on behalf of women and girls.
To give real estate or determine if a given property falls within AAUW guidelines, contact the development office at development@aauw.org or 202/728-3307.
Savings Accounts Make a gift of your savings account by designating the AAUW Educational Foundation as a joint owner with rights of survivorship. You can change the survivor designation, close the account, or withdraw the money in these plans at any time. The Educational Foundation has no claim on your account while you are alive.
To give a savings account or for more information, contact the development office at development@aauw.org or 202/728-3307.
MissionFish - Support the Educational Foundation Through Trading on eBay
Did you know that you can support the mission of the AAUW Educational Foundation while simultaneously selling items on eBay? That’s right – the AAUW Educational Foundation is a member of MissionFish, an exclusive charity solution provider for eBay Giving Works. By logging onto www.missionfish.org you can sell merchandise through the eBay Giving Works program and donate a percentage of your profits to the AAUW Educational Foundation. This is a fun and modern way to support our mission. So, spread the word to members, friends, colleagues and anyone you know who may be interested in this unique giving opportunity. Give to the Educational Foundation in an innovative way that also benefits you. Sell and give online! If you have questions please contact Jennifer Steenberg at 202.728.7618 or steenbej@aauw.org.
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