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Charitable Trusts

A Charitable Trust is a legal trust that has a charitable beneficiary. They are particularly useful for assets that have appreciated in value and for managing capital gains and gift taxes.

Please choose the option that applies to you, and then read more about each below:

Charitable Remainder Trust:
I would like to create income stream for myself or another beneficiary

Charitable Lead Trust:
I would like to create income stream for Doctors Without Borders

Charitable Remainder Trust

In a Charitable Remainder Trust, MSF would receive the remainder after a beneficiary of the donors choosing receives income for a period of time

What benefits are associated with Remainder Trusts?

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Kenya 2007 © Remi Carrier/MSF

  • You would create additional income for yourself or other designated beneficiaries
  • You would eliminate capital gains taxes if you fund the trust with appreciated stock
  • You would remove taxable assets from your estate
  • You would receive immediate income tax charitable deduction
  • You would provide long-term support for MSF's programs

Charitable Lead Trust

In a Charitable Lead Trust, MSF receives the income for a period of time after which the assets pass to the donor's children or other beneficiaries.

What benefits are associated with Lead Trusts?

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Iran 2004 © Tim Dirven

  • You would preserve assets for your heirs
  • You would reduce transfer tax due on the amount passing to your heirs
  • You would provide current support for MSF's programs

MSF encourages you to review these options with a tax-advisor and/or estate representative.

For additional information on Trusts as well as other planned giving options, please contact us at (212) 655-3771 or at plannedgiving@newyork.msf.org.

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