GIFTS OF CASH

Cash donations are made through a single payment or pledged payments spanning several years. Gifts of unrestricted cash are among the most valuable form of support as they are immediately available and allow the flexibility to meet the most pressing needs.

READILY MARKETABLE SECURITIES

Gifts of stock or appreciated securities permit the donor to realize a substantial tax advantages. A gift of stocks and bonds allow a deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities, and a reduction or elimination of capital gains taxes on the transfer.

REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

Any standard form of warranty deed or acceptable quit claim deed may be used to deliver real estate to Cranbrook. An outright gift of real estate provides the donor with a charitable income-tax deduction for the fair market value of the property and frees the donor from real-estate taxes, maintenance and insurance costs. Donors also can give personal property, not only reducing donors' taxable estate, but also reducing taxable income in the year of the gift.

PLANNED GIFTS

Making a planned gift is an opportunity to make a lasting difference, providing a way to complete a lifetime of giving or to make a significant gift that was not possible during your lifetime. Planned gifts can provide tax benefits and can be accomplished through: bequests, charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, retirement assets, charitable lead trust, gifts of securities, property and life insurance.