How do I Give?

If you are thinking about establishing an Endowment Fund for the Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana, there are many different ways to provide funding for your donation, now and in the future. 

Giving Now
A gift of assets, such as cash or appreciated securities (publicly traded or privately held stocks, mutual funs and bonds) can be used to establish a fund.

Current giving may also include Charitable Lead Trusts. During your lifetime you can see the impact of your generosity and receive significant tax benefits.

The programs and services of Family and Youth can be supported through the establishment of an endowment during your life and in perpetuity. Many of our donors regularly add money to the funds they have established.

Deferred Giving
A variety of giving vehicles blends economic needs with your philanthropic interest. These types of gifts offer more than an income tax benefit. They also pay an income for a term of years or for a lifetime. A number of funds are set up through deferred giving arrangements. A key feature of many estate plans is a tax advantage to you now for the commitments of a charitable gift later.

Charitable Remainder Trusts, Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trusts, Charitable Lead Trusts and gifts of life insurance or retirement plan assets can all be used.

Bequests/Remainder Beneficiaries
In making your will, consider a bequest to the Family Foundation by adding to an existing endowment or establishing a new one as a living memorial to benefit the Southwest Louisiana community.

In addition, you can name the Foundation as beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan, thereby possibly avoiding taxation up to 85% of the plan’s assets. You may be able to save estate taxes and ensure the programs and services of Family and Youth will be continued.

Please consult your tax advisor to see how giving to the Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana may benefit you.

For more information e-mail Julio Galan, or call 337-436-9533.