How to Give

Learn about gift options that provide tax and income benefits. Discover the best gift plan to meet your goals.

Gifts made from your estate by will, trust or beneficiary designation

Bequest

Designate Ronald McDonald House Southeastern MN & Western WI as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.

Beneficiary Designation Gift

Designate Ronald McDonald House Southeastern MN & Western WI as a beneficiary of your retirement, investment or bank account or life insurance policy.

Charitable Remainder Unitrust

Fund a charitable remainder unitrust with cash or appreciated property. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.

Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust

Create a charitable remainder annuity trust and fund it with cash or appreciated property. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.

Sale and Unitrust

Give a portion of your property to Ronald McDonald House Southeastern MN & Western WI to fund a charitable remainder trust. When the property sells you receive cash and income for life.

Unitrust and Special Needs Trust

Provide for a loved one who has special needs and also make a gift to support Ronald McDonald House Southeastern MN & Western WI.

Gifts that support our cause and save you taxes

IRA Charitable Rollover

An IRA charitable rollover allows individuals age 70½ or older to reduce their taxable income by making a gift directly from their IRA.

Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

Make gifts during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.

A gift and bequest is a combination of a current gift and a charitable gift made in your will or trust. It is an easy way to support Ronald McDonald House Southeastern MN & Western WI today and make a lasting future impact.

Endowment Gift

An endowment is a fund you can create now or in the future to achieve the impact you desire.

Blended Gift

There are many lifetime and estate gift options that can make your giving go farther than a simple gift of cash or property.

Charitable Lead Trust

Fund a trust that makes gifts to Ronald McDonald House Southeastern MN & Western WI for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.

Life Estate Reserved

Give your property to Ronald McDonald House Southeastern MN & Western WI but retain the right to use the property during your lifetime. The House receives the property when you pass away.

Bargain Sale

Ronald McDonald House Southeastern MN & Western WI purchase your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a substantial charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.

What is Gift Planning?

Gift planning is charitable giving coordinated with your charitable financial, tax and estate goals. Good planning with tax-wise gifting strategies enables you to make significant charitable gifts during life and after you pass away.

Create a lasting legacy with your gift.