If you've accumulated a substantial estate and seek a dependable income source while making a significant charitable impact, consider a charitable remainder trust. This specialized trust structure allows you or other designated individuals to receive annual income for life or up to 20 years from assets you contribute to the trust. Ultimately, at the conclusion of the trust term, the remaining balance supports the vital mission of CRCNA.
These generous gifts may offer you both tax advantages and the option for ongoing income. There are two primary methods for receiving payments, each with its unique advantages:
- Annuity Trust: With this option, you receive a fixed dollar amount of your choosing annually, ensuring consistent payments regardless of fluctuations in trust investments.
- Unitrust: The unitrust model provides you with variable payments each year, calculated as a fixed percentage of the fair market value of the trust assets. This means that if the trust's value increases, your payments rise accordingly. Conversely, if the trust's value decreases, your payments adjust accordingly as well.
By establishing a charitable remainder trust, you can make a substantial impact on CRCNA's mission while securing a dependable income stream for yourself or your chosen beneficiaries.