The information furnished on these pages is intended as general reference material as you consider making a planned gift to the National Geographic Society. Please remember that it should not be considered specific advice for your situation. You should always consult with your attorney or qualified financial adviser before making philanthropic gifts.
The easiest way to contribute to the Society's ongoing work is through an outright gift of cash.
Stock that has increased in value is one of the most popular assets used for charitable giving, once it has been held for a minimum of one year. Making a gift of securities to the Society offers you the chance to help our organization while realizing many important benefits for yourself.
Using real estate such as your house, farm, commercial property, vacation home, or investment property to fund a gift allows you to preserve your cash assets, receive significant tax and income advantages, and make a larger charitable gift than anticipated.
Using retirement plan assets—individual retirement accounts (IRAs), 401(k) plans, Keogh plans, and other retirement plan accounts—to fund a gift to the National Geographic Society often can be a tax-wise financial decision. Retirement plan assets are distributed outside of probate and are entirely free from U.S. federal estate and income tax when given to a tax-exempt charity such as the Society.
Limited Time Opportunity: Make a charitable gift through the IRA Rollover.
When you first obtained your life insurance policies, you felt a need for them. But perhaps you don't need the same amount of coverage today. If you are considering a contribution, a gift of life insurance could be a sensible and generous course of action.
For information on how to make a contribution to the National Geographic Society, please contact your professional adviser and the Office of Gift Planning at 800 226 4438 or via email at
plannedgiftinfo@ngs.org.
The information on our Web site is not intended as financial or legal advice. Please consult your own qualified advisers as you consider philanthropic gifts.
