Those who own stock that has appreciated

significantly might find this method of sharing their financial resources to be convenient.

Federal tax laws allow a charitable deduction for the full market value of appreciated securities on the date of your gift.  In addition, the donor pays no capital gains tax on the appreciated asset. 

To receive the tax benefits of this type of

donation, the stock must be transferred by the

brokerage directly to Mercy Haven.

 

 

 

If you are over age 70½ and have a traditional IRA, you have until December 31, 2011, to take advantage of a recent change in the tax law, which allows you to donate up to $100,000 tax free to charitable causes.  Since persons older than 70½ are required to take a minimum  distribution from their IRAs and pay Federal income tax on those funds, it may make philanthropic and economic sense for some to contribute a portion or all the minimum distribution to a qualified not-for-profit organization, such as Mercy Haven.  As with gifts of stock, the funds must be transferred from the IRA by the financial institution directly to

Mercy Haven.

 

 

 

 

There are a number of estate planning and planned giving options available that are beneficial to both the donor and Mercy Haven.  These include

arranging for a bequest from your will, making a gift of life insurance, and creating a revocable or irrevocable trusts or annuity.  For more

information about these options, please contact our Development Office.

 

 

 

Mercy Haven’s Monthly Giving program is an easy and convenient way to support the agency’s work all year round.  This automated giving

program allows donors to regularly contribute an amount of their choosing via credit card payment or direct debit from their personal or business checking account.  Enroll online at www.mercyhaven.org/charitablegiving.htmlor call our office to request an enrollment form

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Many businesses and corporations offer matching gift programs, whereby they will contribute to non-profits supported by their employees.  These programs allow a donor to increase the size of their gift by 50%, 100% and sometimes more!  Check with your company’s human resources or community relations department to find out if such a program exists at your place of  employment.  Then simply obtain the matching gift form, complete the employee portion and send your gift and the appropriate paper work to Mercy Haven.  We’ll complete the non-profit’s portion of the form and then watch your generosity grow!

 

                         

                          In the fall of 2011, Mercy

                          Haven was approved to

                          participate in the Long Island Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the only authorized solicitation of federal employees on behalf of charitable organizations. This campaign allows federal employees on Long Island to

support Mercy Haven through a payroll deduction.  Federal employees can designate Mercy Haven as the recipient of their donation by entering Mercy Haven’s CFC number on the pledge form and the amount he or she wishes to pledge. Mercy Haven’s CFC number is 38011. 

 

 

 

Mercy Haven uses donations of goods and

services in a variety of different ways to support the work of the agency.  Donations can be used for the direct benefit of our participants, the

maintenance of our homes or the administration of the agency.  In addition, gifts in-kind or gifts of professional services  can be used as raffle prizes or auction gifts at our two major annual

fund-raising events.  These types of gifts can be a great way to publicize your business and give back to the community.  Contact our

Development Office to find out what items are currently needed.

 

 

 

Volunteer with Mercy Haven and give one of the most precious gifts—the gift of your time!  Our Mercy Volunteer Program (MVP) provides a number of different ways to give your time and talent:  work on an event committee, volunteer in our main office, mentor in our Breakthrough

program, sponsor a corporate breakfast or an educational seminar and more!  `Contact our

Development Office to discuss available

volunteer opportunities.

 

 

 

 

The information contained in this pamphlet

intended to highlight the various ways one can give support to Mercy Haven and is not intended to provide legal or tax advice.  We encourage you to contact your financial advisor or tax preparer to discuss options that are appropriate for your situation.  If you have any questions, please

contact Mercy Haven’s Development Office at 631-277-8300.