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Give to the ACLU Foundation without affecting your cashflow during your lifetime.

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After your lifetime, assets such as life insurance policies and retirement plans can transfer directly to the ACLU Foundation without going through probate.

Charitable Bargain Sale
This part-gift/part-sale gives you a charitable deduction plus cash to use elsewhere.

Charitable Gift Annuity - Immediate
Receive a fixed payout and significant tax benefits.

Charitable Gift Annuity - Deferred
Recommended for younger donors to build retirement earnings for the future.

Charitable Lead Trust
Discover an innovative way to pass appreciating assets on to family members while making gifts in the interim.

Donor Advised Fund
A convenient and flexible way to manage your charitable giving and a cost-effective alternative to establishing a private foundation.

Pooled Income Fund
Give cash or securities, receive an income tax deduction, avoid capital gains tax on the transfer and secure lifetime income.

Remainder Annuity Trust
Make a large gift and receive a fixed-income payout each year.

Remainder Unitrust
Make a large gift and create a flexible source of retirement income.

Retained Life Estate
Receive a large deduction by donating a residence while retaining the right to live there for life.

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One gift in your estate can benefit both your family and the ACLU Foundation.




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