The Redwoods — Legacy Gifts

Maintaining The Redwoods' standard of excellence depends more than ever on private philanthropy. Charitable gifts to The Redwoods provide critical resources to continually improve the facility, wellness programs and equipment. Your support enables us to expand vital support services and share our knowledge with the community.

Charitable contributions come in many shapes and sizes—through outright cash, appreciated securities and bequests, gifts in honor or in memory of a loved one. When making your next gift to The Redwoods, please keep the following giving ideas in mind. Our development staff is here to assist you with your philanthropic plans and decisions.

How to Contribute

A Great Opportunity!
The IRA Charitable Rollover has been extended until December 31, 2011—meaning that you may contribute* from your IRA to The Redwoods tax free!

*Any amount up to $100,000 contributed to a charitable organization through the end of 2011 will count toward your required minimum distribution for the year and will not be treated as taxable income. See your financial advisor for more information.

Planned gifts often receive special tax benefits and include gifts through your estate, gifts of principal that pay you income for life, and gifts of retirement plan assets, real property or other complex assets. Planned gifts can be tailored to meet your current and future needs and can provide you with tax savings and other benefits. Examples of some common planned gifts include:

To learn more, please email Tracy Brusman, Fund Development Department, or call (415) 383-2741, ext. 295.


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	Ways to Give How My Support Helps Membership Program Business Partner Program Legacy Gifts Matching Gifts Donors		Legacy Gifts Maintaining The Redwoods' standard of excellence depends more than ever on private philanthropy. Charitable gifts to The Redwoods provide critical resources to continually improve the facility, wellness programs and equipment. Your support enables us to expand vital support services and share our knowledge with the community. Charitable contributions come in many shapes and sizes—through outright cash, appreciated securities and bequests, gifts in honor or in memory of a loved one. When making your next gift to The Redwoods, please keep the following giving ideas in mind. Our development staff is here to assist you with your philanthropic plans and decisions. How to Contribute E-mail Us—E-mail Tracy Brusman with subject line, "Planned Giving at The Redwoods." Call Us—Contact Tracy Brusman at (415) 383-2741, ext. 295 to discuss a gift. A Great Opportunity! The IRA Charitable Rollover has been extended until December 31, 2011—meaning that you may contribute* from your IRA to The Redwoods tax free! Any amount up to $100,000 contributed to a charitable organization through the end of 2011 will count toward your required minimum distribution for the year and will not be treated as taxable income. See your financial advisor for more information. Planned gifts often receive special tax benefits and include gifts through your estate, gifts of principal that pay you income for life, and gifts of retirement plan assets, real property or other complex assets. Planned gifts can be tailored to meet your current and future needs and can provide you with tax savings and other benefits. Examples of some common planned gifts include: Bequests—Giving by bequest costs nothing now, yet it may give you a great deal of satisfaction to know that your future gift will live on. A gift through your will or trust is entirely free from federal estate taxes. You may make a bequest and retain the ability to change it at any time. Life Income Gifts*—Life income gifts are created when you transfer cash, securities, real estate or other assets to The Redwoods. The assets are invested, and you or another beneficiary receives a stream of income for life, after which the principal is donated to The Redwoods. To learn more, please email Tracy Brusman, Fund Development Department, or call (415) 383-2741, ext. 295.				NEWS AND EVENTS The Redwoods announces Revitalizing The Redwoods, a plan to modernize and expand its campus and build on its history for a sustainable future. Read more... ............ For information about current and upcoming programs and events taking place at The Redwoods, click here.

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