torah fund - The Jewish Theological Seminary

PLANNED GIVING
P
lanned giving is a way to make a gift. A donor can leave money or assets to a
nonprofit organization upon his or her death, or invest the money so that s/he
receives benefits during his or her lifetime and then bequeaths the remaining funds
to the nonprofit.
At each stage of our lives, our
OUR TRADITION TEACHES THAT TZEDAKAH financial needs change. It is not
IS NOT ONLY A MITZVAH
tzedakah to give more than one can
BUT ALSO AN HONOR
afford; however, with careful
planning and proper knowledge,
you may be able to give more than you think. That is why planned giving is an essential
part of overall estate planning.
WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY IS RAPIDLY CHANGING
Today, more and more women are in control of their own as well as their family’s finances.
As highly intelligent, educated, and committed sisterhood women, we know the value of
planning ahead and setting the pace in giving tzedakah. Now is the time for us to know our
assets, make sure we have carefully planned for the future of our families, and secure the
future education of Conservative Jews with a gift made through Torah Fund.
Charitable giving can present valuable planning opportunities, and the tax
benefits can be far greater than expected for you and your philanthropy.
One must always work with competent legal advisers and fully understand
the nature of their plan, of course. Torah Fund has qualified personnel who
will be happy to give you further information and help you move toward
your goals and objectives.
Have you
put Torah
Fund in
your will?
WE GIVE IN ORDER TO ENSURE JEWISH CONTINUITY
There are many ways to make a gift to Torah Fund. Three of the most basic planned gifts
are:
—Bequests —Gifts of Life Insurance or IRAs —Charitable Gift Annuities
How Can I Make a Bequest to Torah Fund?
One of the most common ways to give to Torah Fund is a bequest. Simply incorporate into
your will or living trust a bequest to Torah Fund, naming either a specific dollar amount or
a percentage of your estate. Although no further notification is necessary, we encourage
all women to share the news of their bequest gift with a letter of commitment. In your
will, the following can be incorporated:
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