A gift of cash is the simplest of all gifts to make and provides The College with the greatest and most immediate support. Most donors make outright gifts by writing a check, but outright gifts of other kinds of assets are certainly possible.
A gift of cash could be right for you if:
- You want the easiest way to donate to The College.
- You want the largest possible income tax charitable deduction for your gift.
- You would like to make the gift to The College that has the greatest immediate impact.
Gift Provides Immediate Support
Unlike some other gift arrangements, your outright gift will provide resources The College can put to immediate use. If you prefer to restrict our use of your gift in any way, please contact us so that we can be sure that we can carry out your wishes.
Maximum Tax Savings
You may deduct the full amount of your donation, subject to IRS limitations. You may carry forward any unused deduction for up to five additional years.
Ways to Give Cash
Most donors make an outright gift by writing a check payable to The College and mailing it to us. You may also make a cash gift using your credit card.
Consult with Your Advisors
We encourage you to speak with your financial and tax advisors before making a gift. The IRS offers tax incentives for charitable giving, enabling you to support a cause you value while potentially reducing your tax burden.
Thank you for considering a generous gift to help sustain The American College of Financial Services.
Find Best Asset
Our easy-to-use Find Best Asset quiz guides you step-by-step to identify your ideal asset for making a gift, based on your unique situation. Simply answer a few quick questions, and you'll get a personalized recommendation to make your gift with the asset that best meets your goals, whether cash, appreciated securities, or a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA.
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Formed from expert thought leaders in the field and backed by the best-in-class knowledge and know-how of The College, the Center offers information, programs, and education that focus on this underrepresented but growing part of our communities.
About the ChSNC®
Specialized Knowledge Focused on Solutions
The ChSNC® Program is designed to provide financial professionals with the specialized skill and advanced knowledge to champion individuals living with disability, their caregivers, and families with honesty, ethics, and compassion.
A Growing Need
26%
Of adults have some type of disability.1
85%
Of caregivers have no plan to address physical, emotional, and financial responsibilities.2
62%
Of caregivers report feeling overwhelmed by financial stress.2
Learn More About Our Work
1 CDC.gov. Disability Impacts All of Us. September 16, 2020.
2 Fidelity Investments®. American Caregivers Study. 2021.