Why do people like making planned gifts?
Planned gifts (most commonly a donation made in your will or trust) cost nothing today and allow you to make an incredible impact, which is why so many people choose to make them.
There are some other exciting but less common gifts — scroll down to learn more!
Popular gifts for the future
See what types of gifts many people choose to make. Many people make these to celebrate their lifetime passions, to show what’s important in their life.
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will or trust – for free!
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Popular gifts for today
Many people love these donation options because they fit with their personal circumstances and financial goals.
Stocks and securities
Many people love donating stock or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.
Cryptocurrency
Donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more to save on taxes and make a big impact.
Donor Advised Funds
Easily recommend grants to Amnesty International USA for tax-efficient giving.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.
We like the fact that Amnesty fights for ’anyone and everyone.’ Knowing human history, the fight that Amnesty is fighting is going to last a long time, so making a perpetual endowment with resources from our estate is our way of ensuring that Amnesty can continue to keep fighting.
Lakshmi and Prabir Dutta
Amnesty members since 1997
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! FreeWill will never share your personal information without your permission.
Yes. You are always free to revise or update your estate plans.
We’ve partnered with FreeWill to help you make a will or trust at no cost to you. You can use this to complete your plans, or you may choose to use the same tools to get your affairs in order before visiting an attorney (who is likely to have a fee associated with finalizing your plans).
Yes! Knowing in advance about your intentions is quite helpful to our staff, but you are always welcome to not share your gift.
Yes! Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated. Many people choose to leave a percentage of their estate, which scales up or down with your estate size.
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: Sara Golden and Olivia Coady
Title :Office of Planned Giving
Phone: 888-368-9356
Email: giftplanning@aiusa.org
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