Charitable Gift Annuities
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How it works

	You transfer cash or securities to Defenders of Wildlife.
	Defenders of Wildlife pays you, or up to two annuitants you name, a lifetime annuity.
	The principal passes to Defenders of Wildlife when the contract ends.

Benefits

• You receive an immediate income tax deduction for a portion of your gift.
• Your lifetime annuity is backed by a reserve and the full assets of Defenders of Wildlife.
• Your annuity payments are treated as part ordinary income, part capital gains income (15%), and part tax-free income.
• You have the satisfaction of making a significant gift that benefits you now and Defenders of Wildlife later.

For more information

Email us, complete the personal illustration form, or call us at 1-800-915-6789 so that we can assist you through every step of the process.

The material presented on this web site is not offered as legal or tax advice. Please review calculations of tax benefits with planned giving staff to ensure that they reflect current interest rates and other assumptions. And, seek the counsel of your tax advisor, attorney and/or financial planner to review tax calculations and ensure that a contemplated gift is appropriate for your situation.