Charitable Gifts of Personal Property to Defenders of Wildlife
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How it works

You transfer a painting, antiques, collectibles or other personal property to Defenders of Wildlife.

Defenders of Wildlife may elect to hold the property and display or use it in the furtherance of its mission. Defenders of Wildlife may elect to sell the property at some point in the future and use the proceeds for its programs.

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Benefits

  • You receive gift credit and an immediate income tax deduction for the appraised value of your gift and pay no capital gains tax, provided your gift satisfies the "related use" requirements of the IRS.
  • In certain cases, you can use personal property to fund a life-income gift, such as a FLIP Unitrust, that benefits Defenders of Wildlife and provides you with income now.
  • You can have the satisfaction of making a significant gift now to Defenders of Wildlife without adversely affecting your cash flow.

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.