Leave your legacy through the AHS Endowment Fund
The AHS Endowment Fund holds original gifts in perpetuity, allowing for interest generated from those funds to be allocated to support the ongoing and vital programs of the AHS. The endowment fund is managed by the members of the Financial Investment Advisory Committee in partnership with professional fund advisors and with the oversight of the AHS Executive Committee. AHS policies adopted by the Board of Directors guide both the investment in and expenditures from the AHS endowment fund.
Making an Immediate Impact
One-time gifts, annual gifts, or a long term gift pledges help build the AHS Endowment principal. You may use a credit card or Paypal to make your gift online, or request a grant from your Donor Advised Fund with this easy link. If you are over 70-1/2, you may also want to consider lowering your taxable income from RMD's with a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA. Talk to your tax advisor and your IRA custodian. Our EIN is 13-6131860.
To make a gift by mail, please download the Endowment Contribution Form, complete and mail to:
American Harp Society, Inc. Endowment Fund
PO Box 47
Granby, MA 01033
Legacy Giving
A legacy gift is a contribution that is arranged in the present and allocated at a future date. Most often granted once the donor has passed away, planned gifts are usually donated through a will or trust. Please notify AHS of your plans with this simple form so we can adequately recognize your commitment during your lifetime, and assure it is used as you intend.
Bequest in your will*
You don't have to write AHS a check! 90% of legacy gifts take the form of bequests. Leaving a gift to the AHS Endowment Fund via your trust, will, or estate plan has potential estate tax advantages. Your will can include residuary, percentage, and contingent bequests to the Fund.Don't have a will yet? You're not alone, about two-thirds of Americans have none. Learn more about why a will is important, and draft yours for free now at https://bit.ly/My-Will
Gift of Life Insurance*
Kids all grown and doing great on their own? Nonprofits can be beneficiaries too! Please consider designating the AHS Endowment Fund as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
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Questions about the AHS Endowment Fund and ways of leaving your legacy? Contact AHS Executive Director Kathryn McManus.
* It is essential to consult your attorney and/or financial and tax advisors for assistance with bequests, trusts, and life insurance.
