Below are samples of present day and deferred gifts you can donate to
Cash
The most common gift. If you would like to make a monetary donation to Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County, please make out your check to Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County and mail to P.O. Box 578 Springfield, GA 31329 or contact George Groce at 912-826-6433. You will receive a charitable tax deduction for your gift. Another way to donate to Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County is to go online to the "Donate Online" page of Habitat International and click on the designate your gift orange bar.
Please be careful to select the correct Zip Code "31329" and Effingham County, HFH of - Springfield, Georgia to designate your gift.
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Cars for Homes™
Donate a car and help build houses in EffinghamCounty. Your vehicle donation can help a family build a home, and the hope of a better life! Car, truck, boat and RV donations help Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County build houses in partnership with families in need of decent, affordable shelter. Donate a car, truck, boat, RV or other vehicle to Cars for Homes™, Habitat for Humanity’s car donation program, by calling 1-877-277-4344 toll free or online at www.carsforhomes.org.
Securities
There are many tax advantages associated with gifts of stock. These gifts allow you to give at a much higher level while avoiding capital gains tax on appreciated assets.
Matching Gifts
Employers will often match (or even double) your gift to Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County.
Real Estate
Gifts of real estate offer many benefits to the donor. For one, you avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation and receive a charitable deduction for the fair market value for the value of the property. By donating real estate, you could also lower your estate taxes considerably.
Charitable Lead Trust
A CLT is ideal for people who have significant assets and need tax relief. A CLT allows you to support Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County with income during your lifetime while transferring assets to your heirs with reduced gift and estate taxes.
Bequests
Gifts made through your will. They are the simplest and most common. Cash, securities, and real estate can be given through a bequest. You can even designate a percentage of your estate to Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County.
Life Insurance:
Paid up, whole life policies can be donated by naming Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County as the beneficiary of the policy. This will allow you to support Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County while leaving your current income stream unchanged. The policy proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County will be an estate tax charitable deduction.
Charitable Gift Annuity:
You transfer cash, securities, or other property to Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County. You receive an income tax deduction and may save capital gains tax. Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County pays a fixed amount each year to you or to anyone you name for life. Typically, a portion of these payments is tax-free. When the gift annuity ends, its remaining principle passes to Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County.
Charitable Remainder UniTrust:
You transfer cash, securities, or other property to Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County.
Retirement Plans:
Uncle Sam can claim 75% or more of the value of you retirement plan if you die before you have taken most of your distributions. Instead of providing a windfall to your heirs, your assets could be heavily taxed! Rather than giving it to Uncle Sam, consider directing it to Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County.
If you have no money to give, you can still help using www.goodsearch.com. Everytime you use Goodsearch.com and name Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County as your charity of choice, our affiliate earns 1 cent!
Wish List
Many times it isn't just monetary donations that Habitat is in need of. Perhaps you would like to donate one or more of the following items on our Wish list.
·Land
·Delivery Truck
·Trailer
·Computer Equipment
To donate an item from the wish list, contact the Habitat for Humanity office at912-826-6433.
