Planned Giving Home

Welcome to The Denver Foundation's
Charitable Gift Planning Site

You don't have to be a Rockefeller or a Buffett to make a difference. And you don't need lots of money. There are several charitable vehicles to choose from when considering making a gift and you can choose the one that best accommodates your personal financial goals.

Do you want an immediate income for you and your spouse? See our gift calculator which will show you how a gift can generate income.

Does your company want to give back to the community? Consider setting up a charitable fund. Call us at 303-300-1790 to receive your free "tool kit" that explains how your company can support the causes that you and your employees care about.

You may get started by clicking on the stories below, or on any item on the left side bar. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of charitable gift planning.

Professional Advisors

We work with professional advisors every day to facilitate charitable giving for individuals and families. Let us be a resource for you too. The content on this site is available at no charge for you and your clients.

You can learn about the latest tax news and how it will affect your clients, you can use the calculator to illustrate a gift, or even read everything you ever wanted to know about bequests, gift annuities, trusts, and other charitable gifts. Just use the links on the left to begin.

If you have questions or would like to discuss a particular gift, please contact Leslie Karotkin. If you would like to know more about The Denver Foundation, click here

Charitable Gift Explanations and Examples

There are several ways to give. Many of the giving vehicles provide wonderful benefits. You can enjoy increased income and generous tax savings. We'd like to share a few stories of other Denver Foundation donors. Just click on a picture below to read each story.

Bequests
Irene Rothgerber was a faithful supporter of The Denver Foundation. Twenty years ago, she left a generous gift of $8 million. Because she chose The Denver Foundation to be stewards of her legacy, her fund continues to grow and benefit hundreds of local nonprofits each year. Today, Irene's fund is worth $25 million! More on Bequests >>.

Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving. For years, they have created a gift list that includes family members, friends and loved ones. More on Current Gifts >>.

Double My CD Return
Valerie is a retired high school English teacher. She has been a careful saver and has a number of certificates of deposit, but she has seen her income decline. More on Double My CD Return >>.

Tax-Free Sale
Gene and Carol White were age 55 when they purchased some development land outside of town. They thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell for a higher price. They have owned the property for 10 years and now would like to sell. More on Tax-Free Sale >>.

Steps to Wise Giving

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.

Leslie Karotkin
Senior Philanthropic Planner

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