Planned Giving
Bequest
A bequest in your will is a vital way to guarantee Atheists United’s work for generations to come. You are in control of your assets during your lifetime, and you are free to change your beneficiaries or the distribution of your assets at any time.
Making a bequest through your will can be as simple as adding a few sentences. No matter how modest your gift, a bequest is a way to make a lasting investment in Atheists United while still providing for your loved ones or other nonprofit organizations.
You can support Atheists United through your will in these ways:
A general bequest leaving Atheists United with a specific sum of money or percentage of your will or trust.
A residual bequest for a percentage of the “rest, residue, and remainder” of your estate once you have made all of your specific bequests and all debts and taxes have been paid.
A contingent bequest that leaves Atheists United with a share of your estate only if a named beneficiary does not survive you.
A life income bequest whereby after your death, income is paid to another individual for their lifetime, and Atheists United receives the remainder.
Retirement Plans
You may designate Atheists United as the final beneficiary of a company pension or profit-sharing plan or of a private fund such as an IRA, Keogh, or tax-sheltered annuity.
If you are over the age of 59, you may find it advantageous to make an annual charitable gift to Atheists United from your retirement plan, to receive a tax deduction and save yourself and your heirs costly income and estate taxes. This may be especially attractive if you are over the age of 70 and are required by law to begin withdrawing these retirement funds.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Atheists United is exempt from paying the taxes that would otherwise be owed by you or other beneficiaries. Consider making your retirement plan gift to Atheists United and using other, less heavily-taxed assets to provide for your loved ones.
Simply designate Atheists United (Federal Tax Identification Number 95-3843831 ), located at 2535 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 as the beneficiary of your retirement plan, IRA account, or other financial account.
Life Insurance Plans
You may decide to include Atheists United as a beneficiary of a life insurance plan you already have. To do this, you need to contact your insurance company and formally designate Atheists United as a beneficiary of your policy.
You may have purchased a life insurance plan that is now fully paid that you no longer need. By transferring ownership and beneficiary status to Atheists United, you can receive an immediate income tax deduction and make a significant gift to Atheists United.
You may wish to purchase a new insurance policy naming Atheists United as a beneficiary or co-beneficiary. This may be a convenient way of making a special gift that is much larger than its cost to you. If ownership and beneficiary status are transferred to Atheists United, your annual insurance payments are tax-deductible.
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