The vital work of Junior Achievement is made possible in part through the generous
gifts of thousands of individuals each year. If you would like to support the
programs of Junior Achievement, you may find that time spent considering the best
ways to make your gifts can help you make meaningful gifts while meeting personal
planning goals as well. Take a few minutes to explore the information we present
for you here.
The choices you make will depend on your goals and what you want and need as
benefits to you. Click on the links below to learn more!
| If your goal is to: |
Then you can: |
And your benefits are: |
| Make a quick and easy gift |
Simply write a check or click here to donate now |
An income tax deduction and immediate impact for JA |
| Secure a fixed life income while avoiding marketing risks |
Establish a charitable gift annuity |
Tax benefits and often a boosted rate of return from assets |
| Defer a gift until after your lifetime |
Put a bequest in your will (cash, specific property, or a share of the residue) |
Estate tax deduction and keep assets in your name during your lifetime |
| Maximize heir's inheritance while benefiting JA |
Name JA as beneficiary or your retirement plan, leave other assets to family |
Reduced estate and income tax |
| Avoid tax on capital gains |
Give appreciated stock or bonds held over 1 year |
An income tax deduction and avoidance of capital gains tax |
| Share your enjoyment of a collection or other personal item |
Donate tangible personal property related to JA's mission |
A charitable deduction based on the full fair market value |
| Make a large gift with little cost |
Give a life insurance policy you no longer need |
Current and possible future income tax |
| Avoid capital gains tax on the sale of a home or other real estate |
Give the property to JA |
An income tax deduction, plus the elimination of capital gains tax |
| Reduce gift and estate taxes on assets you pass to your children and grandchildren |
Create a charitable lead trust that pays income to JA for a specific term of years |
A gift or estate tax deduction and your family keeps the assets |
| Create an edge against inflation over the long term |
Establish a charitable remainder unitrust |
A variable income for life and tax benefits |
| Make a revocable gift during your lifetime |
Name JA as the beneficiary of assets in a living trust |
Full control of the trust and its assets for your lifetime |
