Look below to learn more about the assets most commonly used to fund a gift.

Gifts of Cash
Making a donation of cash is as simple as writing a check or authorizing a charge on your credit card. From your standpoint, it's no fuss, no bother. Find out how The Pattie A. Clay Foundation can put your contribution to work without delay. More

Gifts of Securities
Stock that has increased in value is one of the most popular assets used for charitable giving, once it has been held for a minimum of a year. Making a gift of securities to us offers you the chance to help our organization while realizing many important benefits for yourself. More

Gifts of Retirement Plan Assets
If you're like many Americans, your financial future will likely revolve around your retirement plan assets. To maximize the value of a retirement account, consider making a lifetime gift of its after-tax values to a tax-exempt deferred giving plan. More

Gifts of Savings Bonds
Savings bonds—likely the nation's most widely held appreciated asset—represent major assets that may have stopped growing and are now collecting dust, just waiting to be put to use. A tax-wise use for your appreciated savings bonds is to support a cause you care about. More

Gifts of Real Estate
Using real estate, such as your house, farm or commercial property, to fund a gift allows you to preserve your cash assets, receive significant tax and income advantages, and make a larger charitable gift than anticipated. More

Gifts of Closely Held Stock
A donation of your closely held stock can be a fine way for you to make a sizable charitable contribution while realizing valuable tax benefits. More

Gifts of Life Insurance
Donating your life insurance could be a wonderful way to fulfill your desire to support our work. By making Pattie A. Clay Foundation the beneficiary of an existing policy, you make good use of your resources and expand your ability to make a significant gift. More

In-Kind Gifts

Donors may choose to provide non-cash, tangible personal property (in-kind) gifts to Pattie A. Clay Foundation. More
 

The information in this Web site is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice, please consult an attorney. Figures and information cited in examples are for hypothetical purposes only and are subject to change. References to estate and income tax include federal taxes only. Individual state taxes and/or state law may impact your results.