Contributions to CalAware
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Californians Aware offers membership to all for a very modest requested donation, and most services free to those who need them. We can do this only if those who have more to contribute do so. One way is to become a Founding Funder with a $2,500 or greater gift in any year, or to contribute whatever amount seems appropriate in response to a periodic appeal drive, or at any other time.
Charitable tax deductions
Californians Aware has applied for recognition as a 501(c)(3) charity status by the IRS and for the corresponding designation from California tax authorities, and expects confirmation by late summer of 2004. All contributors will be notified of their entitlement to claim contributions as charitable tax deductions.
Gifts through wills and trusts
We also ask you to remember us in your will or trusts. While we do not offer tax or legal advice on such matters and you should consult your attorney or tax advisor accordingly, we believe that the following format added to a will or a living trust would be effective.
Charitable devise of real property in Will:
I give and devise to Californians Aware, located at 2218 Homewood Way, Carmichael CA 95608, a corporation organized and existing under the California Nonprofit Corporation Law, nonprofit ID# 04-264670 2, located , that certain real property commonly known as (street address or other common description) and more particularly described as follows: (detailed legal description), together with all improvements thereon, to be used for such purposes as the Board of Directors thereof may deem to be for the best interests of Californians Aware.
Charitable bequest of personal property in Will:
I give and bequeath to Californians Aware, located at 2218 Homewood Way, Carmichael CA 95608, a corporation organized and existing under the California Nonprofit Corporation Law, nonprofit ID# 04-2646702, the sum of $_____ (or other appropriately described property, including stock shares), to be used for such purposes as the Board of Directors thereof may deem to be for the best interests of Californians Aware.
Distribution from Testamentary or Living Trust:
I direct my Trustee to distribute from the principal of my trust estate to Californians Aware, located at 2218 Homewood Way, Carmichael CA 95608, a corporation organized and existing under the California Nonprofit Corporation Law, nonprofit ID# 04-2646702, the sum of $_____ (or other appropriately described real or personal property), to be used for such purposes as the Board of Directors thereof may deem to be for the best interests of Californians Aware.
Auction items and old vehicles
Once recognized as a tax-deductible charity, Californians Aware will establish an eBay store to auction off unique physical gifts made to our organization for this purpose. If you would like to donate items to the auction, please send them to us and include a letter detailing the estimated fair market value of the items (this will be used to determine your tax deductible charitable donation amount). Check back here in the coming months to find the link to our eBay store.
We will also be establishing an account with a national car donation organization that will make the arrangements for your donation and give Californians Aware a cut of the proceeds of the donation. Check back here towards the end of the Summer for more information on this option.
If you would like to make a contribution to CalAware, contact us today.
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