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What & How to Give
GGCF is a public charity allowing a tax deduction to the fullest extent available by law. See specifics below:
For questions regarding types of gifts the Foundation can accept please contact the Foundation staff at GGCFNC.org or 252-756-8549.
DESCRIPTION OF ASSETS
Cash
Cash, usually in the form of a check, is an easy and convenient way to support charitable causes in the community. Gifts of cash enable you as a donor to claim a current tax deduction of up to 50% of your adjusted gross income in any one year when you itemize deductions, with the excess, if any, carried for an additional five years.
Securities
Gifts of appreciated securities offer important tax advantages, since their full fair market value is deductible as a charitable contribution up to 30% of your adjusted gross income each year when you itemize deductions. Like gifts of cash, deduction amounts that exceed the limit can be carried forward for five additional years. You do not have to pay federal or state capital gains taxes on the appreciated portion of the gift.
GGCF can accept the following securities:
- Publicly Traded Stocks
- Closely Held Stock
Real Estate
GGCF can accept a gift of a house or other personal residence, farm, commercial buildings, and income-producing or non-income-producing land. A gift of real estate that you have owned for more than a year entitles you to the same federal tax advantages as those for gifts of securities—a tax deduction for the fair market value of the property—while allowing you to avoid paying capital gains tax. GGCF can accept most unencumbered real property gifts. This type of gift must be discussed individually in advance.
Personal Property
The Foundation will consider gifts of personal property, such as artwork and jewelry. This type of gift must be discussed individually in advance.
Bequests
Naming the Foundation in your will or living trust is a popular way to support the community. A charitable bequest can be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or what remains after other bequests—including those to family members—are made. Or, your will can specify that your heirs receive lifetime income from your estate, with the remainder going to the Foundation for charitable purposes.
Qualified Retirement Plan Assets
For a gift through your estate, retirement plan assets are often the best to give because they are so heavily taxed if left to heirs. Income and estate taxes can easily consume over 65% of the account balance at death. By naming the Foundation as the remainder beneficiary of these assets, you can leave a very efficient legacy.
Life Insurance
For those whose need for life insurance has decreased, making a gift of an unneeded policy can be a convenient and effective way of meeting your charitable goals. When you transfer ownership of a cash value policy to the Community Foundation, you become eligible for a charitable tax deduction based on its current value.
Other
Such as Business interests, contact the Community Foundation.
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