Planned Giving
There are many ways you can help Crossroads Rhode Island secure its future by planning your gifts now. If you find yourself with limited cash on hand but would like to make a significant investment in improving the lives of others, you might consider making a Planned Gift to Crossroads.
Planned Gifts are a creative way to support Crossroads Rhode Island and they allow you, your loved ones and Crossroads to benefit. Types of Planned Gifts include:
Planned Giving Facts vs. Fiction
1. Fiction: Planned Giving is only for people over 70 years of age.
Fact: A person of any age can make a planned gift to charity. The average person creates their first will at age 45 and includes charitable organizations at that time.
2. Fiction: Only very wealthy people make planned gifts.
Fact: Some planned giving donors consider themselves wealthy while some do not. A planned gift is ideal for anyone who is committed to supporting Crossroads Rhode Island, whether or not they consider themselves wealthy.
3. Fiction: No one with children would want to make a planned gift to a charitable organization.
Fact: A large number of people with children do make planned gifts to their charities of choice. Planned giving allows donors to provide for both their families and their favorite charities at the same time - offering a win-win situation.
4. Fiction: A Charitable Gift Annuity will not help me to increase my income and support Crossroads Rhode Island at the same time.
Fact: For the appropriate donor, establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity with Crossroads offers the possibility to increase income (a portion of which may be free from federal and state income tax), receive an immediate tax deduction AND support Crossroads Rhode Island.
Professional Advisors are welcome to contact us for more information about Crossroads Rhode Island.
Donors may also call (401-277-4328) or email Karen Santilli at Crossroads Rhode Island for more information. All conversations will remain confidential.
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