About Charitable Remainder Trusts
A charitable remainder trust allows you to make a meaningful gift to Goodwill Works Foundation while providing income for yourself or your loved ones. It’s a flexible way to support our mission—helping people gain education, training, and purpose-filled careers—while also offering potential tax benefits and financial security for your future.
our generosity can create new lives through the dignity of work, all while meeting your personal financial goals. We’re excited to help you explore this impactful giving option.
Types of Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT):
Fixed income stream based on a percentage of the initial asset value
Income stream does not change over time
Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT):
Variable income stream based on a percentage of the trust’s value, revalued annually
If assets appreciate over time, the income stream will also increase
Benefits
- Reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes
- Retain an income stream for yourself or beneficiaries
- Create a lasting legacy that supports our mission
How it works
- Transfer assets (such as cash, securities, or real estate) into a trust, which is managed by a trustee.
- The trust pays income to designated beneficiaries (such as you, your spouse, or other individuals) for a set number of years or for their lifetime.
- At the end of the trust term, the remaining assets are distributed to one or more charitable organizations.
- Receive an income tax deduction for the present value of the charitable remainder interest in the trust.
- You may also be able to avoid or reduce capital gains taxes on appreciated assets that are transferred into the trust.
Learn more about Charitable Remainder Trusts
Consult with a qualified estate planning attorney and a financial advisor to determine if this option is right for you.
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Name: Jennifer Tyner
Title :Vice President for Marketing and Development
Phone: 706-854-4765
Email: jtyner@goodwillworks.org
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