Gift Planning

Gift Planning
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How to Give

How to Give

Giving to our mission of ending homelessness, one life at a time, 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
    You designate Father Joe's Villages as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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  • Qualified Charitable Distributions
    Congress has enacted a permanent provision thatallows you to make a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA (also known as an IRA rollover gift) this year and in future years.
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  • 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 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, while still ultimately benefitting our neighbors in need.
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  • 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 while ultimately benefiting Father Joe's Villages.
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  • 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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  • 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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  • Give It Twice Trust
    You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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  • Life Estate Reserved
    You give your property to Father Joe's Villages but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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Let Us Help You With Your Gift Plans

Please contact us if you would like additional information, or let us know if you have already established a planned gift for the benefit of Father Joe's Villages.