SPECIAL WAYS TO GIVE

Create a Named Fund: Opening a Named Fund is an easy process.  This is your opportunity to ensure that people afflicted with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis are always afforded the highest quality of care possible and our researchers are funded to discover the cure for ALS.  In partnership with you, The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter’s vision of providing care today and supporting hope for tomorrow is one step closer.  Click here for more information.

Gifts of Appreciated Publicly Traded Securities: Gifts of appreciated, long-term securities (held for more than 12 months), such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds is equal for the fair market value of the securities on the date the donor relinquishes control of the asset.  None of the appreciation is taxable for capital gains purposes.  Securities held less than one year can also be donated, qualifying for a deduction typically based on what the donor paid for them.

Gifts of real estate/tangible property:   These gifts may be donated outright.  An immediate tax deduction is available and capital gains may be avoided.

Life Insurance:  Policies that are no longer needed for the purpose for which they were originally purchased can be used to make meaningful gifts.  Outright gifts of life insurance policies can result in tax savings by making the Massachusetts Chapter the beneficiary of life insurance policy proceeds.

Retirement Plans:  The proceeds of retirement plans may be a good option from a tax-planning standpoint when considering the most effective ways to fulfill charitable wishes as part of your estate planning.

For information on how to contribute stocks and other appreciated securities, or to discuss gifts of personal property which support the Massachusetts Chapter’s mission, please contact:

Debra Sharpe
President
781.255.8884 ext. 237
debra.sharpe@als-ma.org

Victor Gilmer
Manager, Finance and Administration
781.255.8884 ext. 239
victor.gilmer@als-ma.org