What to Give Find out what types of assets make the best gifts. Gifts of Stocks and Bonds Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization. Gifts of Real Estate Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can make a great gift to our organization. Gifts of Retirement Assets Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan is an excellent way to make a gift to our organization. Gifts of Cash A gift of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift. Gifts of Life Insurance A gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to our organization. If you have a life insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose, consider making a gift of your insurance policy. For example, you may have purchased a policy to provide for minor children and they are now financially independent adults. Gifts of Business Interests As a business owner, you have the opportunity not only to build your business and accumulate wealth for yourself and your family, but also to accomplish your philanthropic goals through charitable planning. A gift of your corporate stock or assets can provide you with tax and income benefits and help further our mission. Gifts of Mineral Interests A gift of mineral interests (oil, gas, gold, silver or other precious metals) is an excellent way to make a charitable gift. Gifts of Farm Interests Donating your farm interests, including land, grain, machinery, livestock and your farm, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift. What is Gift Planning? Gift planning is charitable giving coordinated with your charitable financial, tax and estate goals. Good planning with tax-wise gifting strategies enables you to make significant charitable gifts during life and after you pass away.