What to Give

The simplest way to support ETF is through cash gifts. But creative gifts of assets can include stocks, bonds, and property (real estate and personal property such as artwork). These provide you with charitable deductions and can offer additional tax savings as well.

Choose the category of assets below that best fits your situation.

Photo of a family smiling. Links to Gifts of Cash, Checks, and Credit Cards page.
Gifts of Cash, Checks, and Credit Cards
A gift of cash is easy to make.
Photo of a laughing and talking to a man. Link to Beneficiary Designations.
Beneficiary Designations
Beneficiary designations are one of the simplest and most flexible ways to make a gift.
Photo of two woman talking. Links to Gifts of Appreciated Securities page.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Smart gift planning combines charitable intent with cost-efficient planning techniques.
Photo of a barn and some flowers. Links to Gifts from Retirement Plans page.
Gifts from Retirement Plans
Consider retirement-plan benefits for a significant gift to ETF.
Photo of two people talking by light post. Links to Gifts of Life Insurance page.
Gifts of Life Insurance
Life insurance may fund a gift or replace the value of a gifted asset.
Photo of a woman gardening. Links to Tangible Personal Property page.
Tangible Personal Property
Tangible property contributions provide charitable deductions based on a standard of "related use."
Photo of a family smiling. Links to Gifts of Real Estate page.
Gifts of Real Estate
Most kinds of real estate may be donated to ETF.
Photo of couple with papers. Links to Closely Held Business Stock page.
Closely Held Business Stock
Business owners contributing closely held stock are allowed a charitable deduction.

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