Ways to Give
You can make a Planned Gift to Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council Inc. in a variety of ways. *

Wills and Bequests
After providing for your loved ones, a bequest in your will can designate a gift to Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council Inc. A bequest allows you to make a substantial contribution without reducing current income. It is usually deductible against estate and inheritance taxes and with advance planning can preserve more of your estate. Charitable bequests may include cash, securities, real estate, or other property. These assets may be identified specifically as a percentage of your entire estate or that part of your estate remaining after making specific bequests.

Life Insurance
Life insurance gifts empower you to make a generous financial contribution to Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council Inc. when your current situation may not allow such a gift. There are several ways that you can structure a gift of life insurance to Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council Inc.

• You may name Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council Inc. the beneficiary or owner of an existing life insurance policy.
• You may purchase a new policy and name Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council Inc. as the beneficiary or owner.
• You may donate your excess group-term coverage to Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council Inc. if you participate in a group-term life insurance policy through your workplace.

Retirement Plans
IRAs, 401(k)s, Roths and other qualified retirement plans are subject to income taxes upon distribution. In addition, those funds may be subject to estate taxes. When you name Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council Inc. as the beneficiary of your retirement plan, those funds are not taxed as income to you and are not included in your estate.

Savings Bonds
The difference between the amount you originally invested in savings bonds and the amount you receive at maturity is taxable interest income. You can avoid the income tax by bequeathing your savings bonds to Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council Inc. Usually your estate will not have to pay income taxes on that income and will get a charitable estate tax deduction.

Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds
Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds that have appreciated in value can be used to support Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council Inc. You may receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock. If your stocks have decreased in value, you may sell the stock and contribute the proceeds to Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council Inc. In this case you may be entitled to take a capital loss on your income tax return as well as the charitable deduction for your gift.

Real Estate
Real estate can make an excellent gift to Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council Inc. A gift of a mortgage-free residence, farm, or vacation home may allow you to take a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of the property, reduce or avoid capital gains tax, and escape the expense and work of selling your property.

*The information on this web site is not intended as tax, legal, or investment advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or financial advisors before making a Planned Gift.

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