How to Give

Giving to Westminster can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

• Bequest
  Bequest
  You designate Westminster as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust, or beneficiary designation form.
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• IRA Rollover
  IRA Rollover
  Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result, you can make an IRA rollover gift this year and in future years.
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• Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
  Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
  You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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• Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account, or your life insurance policy.
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• Charitable Trusts

  • Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
    Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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  • Charitable Lead Trust
    Charitable Lead Trust
    You fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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  • Charitable Remainder Unitrust
    Charitable Remainder Unitrust
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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  • Give It Twice Trust
    Give It Twice Trust
    You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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  • Sale and Unitrust
    Sale and Unitrust
    You give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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• Bargain Sale
  Bargain Sale
  We purchase your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
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• Life Estate Reserved
  Life Estate Reserved
  You give your property to Westminster but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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• Endowment Gifts
  Endowment Gifts
  An endowment is a fund you can create now or in the future to achieve the impact you desire.
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