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Planned Giving

Planned Giving

The Murray Education Foundation offers a variety of planned giving options, allowing donors to leave a lasting legacy and make a meaningful impact on education in our community. Options include bequestscharitable gift annuities, and designating retirement assets or life insurance policies to benefit the foundation.

Donors can also explore donor-advised fundscharitable remainder trusts, and contributions of securities investments to maximize their philanthropic goals. Additionally, you can honor loved ones with tribute gifts or amplify your giving through matching gifts. These flexible opportunities allow you to support students and educators while aligning with your financial and charitable plans.

 

 

  • Donor-advised funds (DAFs) offer a flexible and impactful way to support the Murray Education Foundation and make a meaningful difference for Murray City School District students. Through a DAF, donors can direct grants to the foundation, targeting specific programs or addressing critical needs within the district. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

  • Donating securities investments, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, to the Murray Education Foundation is a tax-efficient way to make a significant impact on the lives of Murray City School District students. By transferring appreciated securities directly to the foundation, donors can avoid capital gains taxes while receiving a charitable deduction for the fair market value of the gift. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

  • A bequest is a gift made through a will or estate plan, allowing individuals to leave a legacy by allocating a portion of their assets to a cause they care about. This is an excellent option for investing in Murray City School District students because it ensures long-term support for educational programs, scholarships, and resources that directly impact student success. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

  • A charitable gift annuity is a financial arrangement where a donor makes a significant gift to a nonprofit organization, such as Murray Education Foundation, in exchange for a fixed lifetime income that supports targeted needs at Murray City School District. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

  • Donating retirement assets or life insurance policies to the Murray Education Foundation is a powerful way to invest in the future of Murray City School District students. Retirement accounts, such as IRAs or 401(k)s, and life insurance benefits can be designated to MEF, allowing donors to leave a legacy that supports educational programs, scholarships, and innovative resources. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

  • A charitable remainder trust (CRT) is a versatile giving tool that allows donors to support the Murray Education Foundation while providing financial benefits for themselves or their beneficiaries. By establishing a CRT, donors can receive income for a set period or for life, with the remaining trust assets directed to the foundation after the term ends. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

  • Tribute gift donations are a meaningful way to honor or memorialize someone special while making a lasting impact on Murray City School District students. By directing a tribute gift to the Murray Education Foundation, donors can support targeted programs or address specific needs, such as classroom enhancements, scholarships, or student enrichment activities. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

  • Matching gift donations are an impactful way to amplify the support for Murray Education Foundation and make a profound difference in the lives of Murray City School District students. Many employers offer matching gift programs, doubling or even tripling the donations made by their employees. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS