Tax‑Smart Giving

Smart Ways to Support GRRMF Today

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Understanding Your Tax‑Smart Giving Options

Tax‑smart giving helps you support GRRMF today in ways that may reduce your taxes.

For gifts that take effect in the future — such as bequests or beneficiary designations — please visit our Your Legacy page.

Tax-Smart Giving

Many supporters — especially those planning for retirement or managing required distributions — look for ways to give that are both meaningful and tax‑efficient. These options allow you to help goldens in need today while potentially lowering your taxable income.

Whether you use a donor‑advised fund, make a Qualified Charitable Distribution, or donate appreciated securities, your generosity provides lifesaving care for dogs who depend on us.


Give Through Your Donor‑Advised Fund (DAF)

A donor‑advised fund acts like a charitable investment account…

Why DAFs Are Tax‑Smart

  • Receive an immediate tax deduction…
  • Avoid capital gains taxes…
  • Recommend grants…
  • Enjoy simplified recordkeeping…

How to Recommend a Grant

Provide your DAF sponsor with GRRMF’s legal information:

GRRMF Legal Information for Your Gift

Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid‑Florida, Inc.
P.O. Box 1449
Goldenrod, FL 32733

GRRMF EIN ID#: 59‑3456998


Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

If you are 70½ or older

Why QCDs Are Tax‑Smart

  • Counts toward your RMD…
  • Reduces taxable income…
  • Avoids taxes on the amount transferred…

How to Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

Contact your IRA custodian and request a direct transfer to:

Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid‑Florida, Inc.
Federal Tax ID#: 59‑3456998

To qualify as a QCD, the check must be issued directly to GRRMF.


Donate Appreciated Securities

Donating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds…

Benefits

  • Avoid capital gains taxes…
  • Receive a charitable deduction…
  • Make a larger impact…

Contact GRRMF for transfer instructions.


Charitable Lead Trusts (CLTs)

A Charitable Lead Trust allows you…

Types of CLTs

  • Charitable Lead Annuity Trust (CLAT)
  • Charitable Lead Unitrust (CLUT)

CLTs should be created with guidance…


We’re Here to Help

If you have questions…Email GRRMF


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