About Charitable Lead Trusts
A Charitable Lead Trust is a type of trust that allows you to make a charitable gift while retaining some control over the assets during your lifetime.
This type of trust makes annual payments to a charity for a set number of years, after which the remaining assets are distributed to non-charitable beneficiaries that you choose (many people choose their family members).
Benefits
- Receive an immediate income tax deduction for the value of your contributions
- Retain some control over the assets donated
- Provide for your family’s financial security
- Create a lasting legacy that supports our mission
How it works
- Create a trust and fund it with assets, such as cash, securities, or real estate.
- The trust makes annual payments to us for a set number of years, based on a predetermined formula or percentage of the trust assets.
- At the end of the charitable period, the remaining assets are distributed to non-charitable beneficiaries, chosen by you, such as your family members.
- Receive an immediate tax deduction for the present value of the charitable payments made by the trust.
Learn more about Charitable Lead Trusts
Consult with a qualified estate planning attorney and a financial advisor to determine if this is the right option 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: Courtney Leonard
Title :Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Phone: 563-588-6585
Email: courtney.leonard@clarke.edu
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