Gifts of Investments

Investments Assets: You may donate stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and mortgage-free land outright or to create income-producing gifts. You may avoid capital gains taxes and receive a charitable deduction for the current market value. With a retained life-estate, you will continue to enjoy the land as long as you live.

Retirement Plans: You can designate the Council as a beneficiary on your retirement plan or use the plan to create a life-income gift. 

Income Producing Gifts: By investing in a charitable-remainder trust, pooled-income funds, or charitable-gift annunity you can make a substantial gift to the Council and potentially increase your annual income, reduce your taxes, and benefit from diversification. You may also avoid capital gains tax if appreciated property is given.

Bequests: Bequests through your will give you confidence that your assets will be used after your lifetime for the charitable purposes that you chose. Your donation may be dedicated to a specific program including:

• Designated speaker series
• Educational programs in high schools
• Endowment
• General operating fund
• Young Professionals or leadership training

Your contribution to the World Affairs Council is an investment in the future. It is a gift that brings benefits now and for generations to come. If you would like to talk about a gift, please call Linda Wuest at (713) 522-7811.

Before anything other than an outright gift is made, you should consult with your lawyer or accountant.  Although the Council will be happy to discuss the opportunities and methods, it cannot offer legal or financial advice in particular.

It is with great pleasure that I have included the World Affairs Council
in my planned charitable gift giving. I have a firm belief in the Council's mission.

                                                       - Pete Barbara, McGriff, Seibels, & Williams of Texas