At the outset of the 21st century, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association has established three key strategic goals – each requiring significant support both for specific associated programs as well as broader unrestricted needs.
Please help us finance all or part of these critical
· Goal 1:
· Goal 2:
· Goal 3:
We can provide much more information on these goals, what they mean, and what achieving them will entail.
In the meantime, here are some ways in which you can provide a major gift to support the attainment of these goals. Your major gift to
Leadership Giving Societies
Sharing George Washington’s legacy of character and leadership with millions every year is no small task. It requires the generous support of Americans who are willing to go above and beyond by lending their time and talent to a variety of special projects including the restoration of historic buildings and precious collections, the development of broad-based educational programs, and continued research into the life and times of George Washington.
These leadership annual-fund groups provide special privileges to donors, including invitations to special evenings and other educational and social events.
- The 1732 Society ($25,000 and above)
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Donations of Cash, Securities, Other Assets or Gifts-in-Kind
Cash and stock gifts go to work right away supporting our efforts and can be appropriately deducted from your taxable income. Gifts of other assets (real estate, artwork, jewelry, etc.) also finance our operations; these gifts generally require qualified appraisals or independent valuations. Donating appreciated assets eliminates capital gains taxes, so we suggest using assets with the lowest cost basis. If you’re planning to sell real estate, consult your tax advisor about alternatives that might allow
Matching Gifts
One of the smartest ways to give is through a matching gift program. Many companies offer matching programs that encourage and augment donations made by employees to charitable entities such as
Contributions through Donor-Advised Funds
This giving vehicle, usually managed by a financial institution, permits individuals or families to make irrevocable, tax-deductible general donations at any time. At their convenience and discretion, donors can then recommend specific gifts from that fund account to benefit
Foundation Grants
Contributions from foundations of all types provide invaluable funds for unrestricted operations, special projects, or endowment. Please let us know if you have a personal foundation, or whether your company’s foundation is interested in preservation, history, beautification and/or education. We would be delighted to make a proposal.
Gifts of Closely Held Assets
Many people who would like to make a meaningful gift to
Gifts of closely held assets can come in the form of: stock in “C” and “S” corporations; partnerships, limited liability companies, and similar entities; and gifts of assets made by a business itself.
Special Considerations
Unrestricted contributions are preferred, as they allow us to address our most immediate needs. However, we also welcome a conversation if funding a specific program is of interest to you.
Please contact us about restricting your gift to the specific
Gifts to
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If you are considering a major gift, we also hope you will think about a bequest to
All individuals who make arrangements for a
Our hope is that you will let us know about your planned gift so we can thank and recognize you. As a member of the Ann Pamela Cunningham Society, you will receive these privileges of membership:
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Personalized certificate of appreciation
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Free subscription to
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Updates on
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Invitations to events and special evenings
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Recognition of your planned gift in Mount(unless you prefer to remain anonymous)
Planned Gift Types That May Interest and Benefit You
If you are considering a major gift, be aware that other gift types – such as a charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, gift of real estate or a retained life estate arrangement involving a personal residence – may be suitable or preferable, taking into account your goals and needs.
Of course, arranging a gift for Mount Vernon through a will or through some other element of an estate plan – e.g., including our organization as a beneficiary of a financial, retirement, or life insurance asset – is also an act of considerable generosity that many people can afford even if a large lifetime gift is not realistic.
We Invite You to Contact Us
Our development staff can help you plan the right gift in light of your assets, income, and family and other estate or financial obligations. You may be able to be a greater philanthropist than you realize. Would you consider making the gift of a lifetime to
In all of our 150 years of existence, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association has neither requested nor accepted government funding. We are a 501(c) (3) charity and our programs and endowment depend on your support. Our tax identification number is 54-0564701.
Direct your confidential inquiries and notifications about gifts for the benefit of
F. Anderson Morse
Director, Major Gifts
George Washington’s
703-799-8639
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You should consult your advisors before making your charitable giving decisions.