A planned gift to cureCADASIL ensures that the fight to find a cure continues for future generations of patients and families touched by this disease.
A planned gift — sometimes called a legacy gift — is a donation you arrange today that is fulfilled at a future date, most often through your estate. Unlike an annual gift, a planned gift often represents one of the most significant contributions a donor can make. It requires no cash outlay now, and it can be changed at any time. Many donors who make planned gifts are not wealthy — they simply care deeply about the cause and want their values to outlast them.
CADASIL research is still in its early stages. Legacy gifts fund the long-term, sustained science that grants and annual donations cannot always reach.
Many planned gifts are made in memory of — or in honor of — a family member or friend affected by CADASIL. Your gift keeps their name and spirit alive in the research community.
A bequest is one of the most personal statements you can make. It tells future generations what you believed in and what you were willing to stand behind.
The simplest and most popular form of planned giving. Name cureCADASIL in your will or living trust to leave a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the residue after other gifts are made. You can change it at any time during your lifetime.
View sample bequest language ↓Name cureCADASIL as the beneficiary — or contingent beneficiary — of a retirement account (IRA, 401k, 403b), life insurance policy, bank account, or investment account. This passes directly to us outside of probate and requires only a simple form from your financial institution.
Retirement accounts are often the most tax-efficient assets to leave to charity — your heirs pay income tax on inherited IRA funds, but a nonprofit like cureCADASIL does not.
If you are 70½ or older, you can give up to $111,000 per year directly from your IRA to cureCADASIL tax-free — satisfying your Required Minimum Distribution while reducing your taxable income.
Learn more about QCDs →Transfer assets into a trust that pays you (and/or a beneficiary) income for life or a set term. At the end of the trust, the remaining assets pass to cureCADASIL. You receive an immediate partial tax deduction and avoid capital gains on appreciated assets transferred into the trust.
We recommend consulting an estate planning attorney to establish a CRT.
Make a gift to cureCADASIL in exchange for fixed lifetime payments to you. Rates depend on your age — older donors receive higher rates. You receive a partial charitable deduction in the year of the gift.
Contact us to discuss whether a gift annuity is available through cureCADASIL.
You may be able to give real estate, closely held stock, or other non-cash assets to cureCADASIL. These gifts often carry significant tax advantages. Please contact us to discuss the details before making this type of gift.
Contact us to discuss →Share the appropriate language below with your attorney or estate planner. cureCADASIL's full legal name is The CADASIL Association, Inc. — EIN: 45-5242623.
This language is provided as a sample only and is not legal advice. Please work with a qualified estate planning attorney to ensure your bequest is properly documented and reflects your wishes.
You are under no obligation to notify us — a bequest is a private matter. However, if you do let us know, we would be honored to thank you personally, recognize you in our Legacy Society, and ensure your gift is directed exactly as you intend. Many donors find that sharing their plans deepens their connection to the cause during their lifetime.
We are deeply grateful for your generosity. A member of our team will be in touch to thank you personally.
cureCADASIL (The CADASIL Association, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization — EIN: 45-5242623. Gifts by bequest and most planned gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult your attorney, financial advisor, or tax professional before making any planned gift. Questions? info@cureCADASIL.org · PO Box 390023, Edina, MN 55439