By making a cash gift by check, credit card, or money order today, you enable ATHS to meet our most urgent needs and carry out our mission on a daily basis. You will have the opportunity to see your generosity in action and will also receive a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize on your taxes.

A payable on death (POD) account. A POD bank account or certificate of deposit names one or more persons or charities as the beneficiary of all funds once you, the account owner, pass away. The beneficiary you name has no rights to the funds until after your lifetime. Until that time, you remain in control and are free to use the money in the bank account, change the beneficiary or close the account.

A gift in your will or trust, also known as a bequest, is one of the simplest ways to support ATHS, helping to ensure that critical resources are healthy and protected for future generations. A bequest allows you to retain control of your assets and gives you the flexibility to make changes during your life.

Types of Bequests and Sample Language

General Bequest
This option is the most common and flexible, allowing your estate’s executor the ability to honor the bequest from any source. Example: “I hereby give to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization, the sum of $________ for its general purposes.”

Specific Bequest
This is a specific gift to an individual or organization with a designated source. If you want to leave a specific amount from a specific source or a particular item, this is the type of bequest that you would use. Example: “I give to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization, 1000 shares of ABC stock to be used for its general purposes.”

Residuary Bequest
This type of bequest is designed to leave the remainder of an estate to a person or organization. Example: “I give to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization, (all or a percentage of) the residue of the property owned by me at death, real and personal, and wherever situated to be used for its general purposes.”

Contingent Bequest
This bequest is designed to leave a person or organization a gift in the event that the primary beneficiary does not survive you. Example: “In the event that _______ (name of primary beneficiary) should not survive, I give to (the desired sum property, or percentage of your estate) to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization to be used for its general purposes.”

By making a cash gift by check, credit card, or money order today, you enable ATHS to meet our most urgent needs and carry out our mission on a daily basis. You will have the opportunity to see your generosity in action and will also receive a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize on your taxes.

A payable on death (POD) account. A POD bank account or certificate of deposit names one or more persons or charities as the beneficiary of all funds once you, the account owner, pass away. The beneficiary you name has no rights to the funds until after your lifetime. Until that time, you remain in control and are free to use the money in the bank account, change the beneficiary or close the account.

A gift in your will or trust, also known as a bequest, is one of the simplest ways to support ATHS, helping to ensure that critical resources are healthy and protected for future generations. A bequest allows you to retain control of your assets and gives you the flexibility to make changes during your life.

Types of Bequests and Sample Language

General Bequest
This option is the most common and flexible, allowing your estate’s executor the ability to honor the bequest from any source. Example: “I hereby give to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization, the sum of $________ for its general purposes.”

Specific Bequest
This is a specific gift to an individual or organization with a designated source. If you want to leave a specific amount from a specific source or a particular item, this is the type of bequest that you would use. Example: “I give to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization, 1000 shares of ABC stock to be used for its general purposes.”

Residuary Bequest
This type of bequest is designed to leave the remainder of an estate to a person or organization. Example: “I give to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization, (all or a percentage of) the residue of the property owned by me at death, real and personal, and wherever situated to be used for its general purposes.”

Contingent Bequest
This bequest is designed to leave a person or organization a gift in the event that the primary beneficiary does not survive you. Example: “In the event that _______ (name of primary beneficiary) should not survive, I give to (the desired sum property, or percentage of your estate) to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization to be used for its general purposes.”

A charitable remainder trust (CRT) is an irrevocable trust that generates a potential income stream for you, as the donor to the CRT, or other beneficiaries, with the remainder of the donated assets going to your favorite charity or charities. A (CRT) can be a gift of cash or other property.

The income interest can last for one or more lifetimes, for a fixed term that does not exceed 20 years, or for a combination of one or more lifetimes in a minimum fixed term. Longer-term results in a smaller charitable deduction and shorter-term results in a larger charitable deduction. Consult professionals to determine if a CRT is the right option for you.

By making a cash gift by check, credit card, or money order today, you enable ATHS to meet our most urgent needs and carry out our mission on a daily basis. You will have the opportunity to see your generosity in action and will also receive a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize on your taxes.

A payable on death (POD) account. A POD bank account or certificate of deposit names one or more persons or charities as the beneficiary of all funds once you, the account owner, pass away. The beneficiary you name has no rights to the funds until after your lifetime. Until that time, you remain in control and are free to use the money in the bank account, change the beneficiary or close the account.

A gift in your will or trust, also known as a bequest, is one of the simplest ways to support ATHS, helping to ensure that critical resources are healthy and protected for future generations. A bequest allows you to retain control of your assets and gives you the flexibility to make changes during your life.

Types of Bequests and Sample Language

General Bequest
This option is the most common and flexible, allowing your estate’s executor the ability to honor the bequest from any source. Example: “I hereby give to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization, the sum of $________ for its general purposes.”

Specific Bequest
This is a specific gift to an individual or organization with a designated source. If you want to leave a specific amount from a specific source or a particular item, this is the type of bequest that you would use. Example: “I give to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization, 1000 shares of ABC stock to be used for its general purposes.”

Residuary Bequest
This type of bequest is designed to leave the remainder of an estate to a person or organization. Example: “I give to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization, (all or a percentage of) the residue of the property owned by me at death, real and personal, and wherever situated to be used for its general purposes.”

Contingent Bequest
This bequest is designed to leave a person or organization a gift in the event that the primary beneficiary does not survive you. Example: “In the event that _______ (name of primary beneficiary) should not survive, I give to (the desired sum property, or percentage of your estate) to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization to be used for its general purposes.”

A charitable remainder trust (CRT) is an irrevocable trust that generates a potential income stream for you, as the donor to the CRT, or other beneficiaries, with the remainder of the donated assets going to your favorite charity or charities. A (CRT) can be a gift of cash or other property.

The income interest can last for one or more lifetimes, for a fixed term that does not exceed 20 years, or for a combination of one or more lifetimes in a minimum fixed term. Longer-term results in a smaller charitable deduction and shorter-term results in a larger charitable deduction. Consult professionals to determine if a CRT is the right option for you.

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here’s a way for you to support the American Truck Historical Society and feel confident that you have dependable income in your retirement years. You can do this with a Charitable gift annuity.

This popular planned gift can provide you with secure lifetime payments and allow us to further our mission. The minimum CGA donation to the ATHS is $10,000, either in cash or with long-term appreciated stock. You qualify for a partial income tax charitable deduction, and a portion of your payments are tax-free throughout your life expectancy.

Like most of the other organizations that offer CGAs, we follow the suggested maximum rates set by the American Council on Gift Annuities.

Gifts That Pay
Your payments depend on your age and the number of annuitants (one or two). If you are between the ages of 55 and 65, we recommend that you learn more about deferred gift annuities from a professional.

By making a cash gift by check, credit card, or money order today, you enable ATHS to meet our most urgent needs and carry out our mission on a daily basis. You will have the opportunity to see your generosity in action and will also receive a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize on your taxes.

A payable on death (POD) account. A POD bank account or certificate of deposit names one or more persons or charities as the beneficiary of all funds once you, the account owner, pass away. The beneficiary you name has no rights to the funds until after your lifetime. Until that time, you remain in control and are free to use the money in the bank account, change the beneficiary or close the account.

A gift in your will or trust, also known as a bequest, is one of the simplest ways to support ATHS, helping to ensure that critical resources are healthy and protected for future generations. A bequest allows you to retain control of your assets and gives you the flexibility to make changes during your life.

Types of Bequests and Sample Language

General Bequest
This option is the most common and flexible, allowing your estate’s executor the ability to honor the bequest from any source. Example: “I hereby give to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization, the sum of $________ for its general purposes.”

Specific Bequest
This is a specific gift to an individual or organization with a designated source. If you want to leave a specific amount from a specific source or a particular item, this is the type of bequest that you would use. Example: “I give to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization, 1000 shares of ABC stock to be used for its general purposes.”

Residuary Bequest
This type of bequest is designed to leave the remainder of an estate to a person or organization. Example: “I give to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization, (all or a percentage of) the residue of the property owned by me at death, real and personal, and wherever situated to be used for its general purposes.”

Contingent Bequest
This bequest is designed to leave a person or organization a gift in the event that the primary beneficiary does not survive you. Example: “In the event that _______ (name of primary beneficiary) should not survive, I give to (the desired sum property, or percentage of your estate) to the American Truck Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, located in Kansas City, Missouri, or its successor organization to be used for its general purposes.”

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account designed exclusively to invest, grow, and give assets to charities for meaningful and lasting impact. Here’s how it works: You donate assets into a DAF and recommend how those assets should be invested. Your contribution is tax-deductible and the assets in the DAF grow tax-free. When you’re ready, recommend a grant to a charity you care about. Some people call it a giving vehicle. Others call it a philanthropic fund. Whatever you call it, a DAF is a convenient, tax-efficient way to give back.

A charitable remainder trust (CRT) is an irrevocable trust that generates a potential income stream for you, as the donor to the CRT, or other beneficiaries, with the remainder of the donated assets going to your favorite charity or charities. A (CRT) can be a gift of cash or other property.

The income interest can last for one or more lifetimes, for a fixed term that does not exceed 20 years, or for a combination of one or more lifetimes in a minimum fixed term. Longer-term results in a smaller charitable deduction and shorter-term results in a larger charitable deduction. Consult professionals to determine if a CRT is the right option for you.

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here’s a way for you to support the American Truck Historical Society and feel confident that you have dependable income in your retirement years. You can do this with a Charitable gift annuity.

This popular planned gift can provide you with secure lifetime payments and allow us to further our mission. The minimum CGA donation to the ATHS is $10,000, either in cash or with long-term appreciated stock. You qualify for a partial income tax charitable deduction, and a portion of your payments are tax-free throughout your life expectancy.

Like most of the other organizations that offer CGAs, we follow the suggested maximum rates set by the American Council on Gift Annuities.

Gifts That Pay
Your payments depend on your age and the number of annuitants (one or two). If you are between the ages of 55 and 65, we recommend that you learn more about deferred gift annuities from a professional.