Increase Your Income
Are you looking to increase your income? Individuals have different goals when it comes to deciding on a gift arrangement. Some are looking for secure, fixed income, while others would prefer variable and potentially increasing income. Still others are more focused on a achieving a larger charitable deduction. There are also a number of assets one can use to fund a gift arrangement, such as cash, marketable securities, and in some instances, real estate. Contact your advisor to determine which arrangement is best for your unique circumstances. For more information, contact Abby Buccella in Dana-Farber's Gift Planning Office at (617) 632-4052 or abigail_buccella@dfci.harvard.edu
Take a look at our Life Income Gift options chart to see how gift
arrangements vary according to age. If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat
reader (a free download), you will need to install it to view and print this
chart.
Life Income Gift Options
If you prefer the security of a fixed income:
Charitable Gift Annuity
A Charitable Gift Annuity is a simple agreement between you and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In exchange
for your irrevocable gift of cash or securities, Dana-Farber will pay you or another person you choose an
annual fixed income for life.
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Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
A Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust allows you to make a gift to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute while providing
a fixed income to you (or another beneficiary you choose) for life or a term of years.
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If you prefer a variable or growing income:
Charitable Remainder Unitrust
A Charitable Remainder Unitrust irrevocably transfers assets (cash or securities) to a trustee of your choice,
while providing fluctuating income to you (or another beneficiary you choose) for life or for a term of years.
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Pooled Income Fund
With a gift of cash or marketable securities, donors can invest in Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Pooled
Income Fund. Dana-Farber offers a "balanced" approach to investing, maintaining an asset allocation
for both growth and income. Your annual income will vary, as the income of the fund varies.
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