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Legacy Giving

THANK YOU! Your generosity can make a profound difference in the lives of those facing cancer. By participating in legacy giving, you create a lasting impact that extends far beyond your lifetime. Together, we can continue to provide compassionate care, cutting-edge treatment, and essential support services to individuals and their families.

Thank you for considering this impactful way to give back and help shape a future of hope and healing.

Legacy Giving Gift Options

Please consult your financial and tax professional to see what may be right for you and your financial situation.

Will or trust beneficiary designation.

Simple gifts anyone can make

Goal: postpone gift until the end of your lifetime. Retain control of your assets during your lifetime.

How to gift:

  • Consult with an attorney to add a gift to BCCF in your will or living trust.
  • Designate BCCF as a beneficiary of a percentage of your retirement plant, savings or brokerage account or life insurance policy.

Benefits:

  • Preserve your current lifestyle while making a meaningful gift to support BCCF.
  • Have the flexibility to adjust your plans as circumstances change.
  • Transfer your retirement plan assets to BCCF tax-free.

Stock or other securities real estate

Gifts with assets

Goal: make a gift now and receive benefits. Contribute a significant gift with minimal impact on cash flow. Transfer your home or farm to BCCF while retaining lifetime occupancy.

How to gift:

  • Donate stocks or securities that have appreciated in value directly BCCF.
  • Contribute your residence, farm or commercial property.
  • Transfer your home or farm while retaining lifetime occupancy.

Benefits:

  • Receive income tax benefits.
  • Avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated assets.
  • Eliminate the costs of insuring or maintaining property that you no longer need.

Qualified charitable distribution and/or beneficiary designation

A tax-smart way to make a gift

Goal: make a gift now and receive current tax benefits. Maintain availability of the funds during your lifetime.

How to gift:

  • Request a distribution from your IRA custodian at age 70.5+
  • Designate BCCF as a beneficiary of your IRA.

Benefits:

  • Receive tax benefits even if you do not itemize deductions.
  • Potentially satisfy your required minimal distribution.
  • Pass your IRA assets to BCCF tax-free.
  • Avoid leaving your heirs with a highly taxed asset.