Making a
Planned Gift to

Laguna Canyon Foundation

 

The following pages will offer ideas on becoming a partner in shaping and developing our future through your support of Laguna Canyon Foundation. Going far beyond tax savings, your greatest reward will be helping to preserve our regional wilderness for future generations.

If you have already included Laguna Canyon Foundation in your estate plans, please let us know by calling us or completing our estate intention form. We would enjoy the opportunity to thank you and ensure that your intentions are properly executed. Heron relaxing in peaceIn addition, this information might help us inform you of tax law changes that could affect your gift. If you have not yet drafted a will, regardless of your charitable intent, please consider this.

Planning a gift is more than just finding a need. There are a lot of factors to consider. If planned giving is a new thought, you might want to take a moment to consider some of the factors. Another reference tool for your use is our chart briefly describing some of the charitable means that are available to you - see How Can I...?

There are as many different ways to help Laguna Canyon Foundation as there are needs for your support. The following stories convey some of the ways people like you can become our partners in protecting wilderness and changing lives. Click on the links below to see how actual people have found the means to offer support and have in turn enriched their lives in ways they never imagined.

Wills and Bequests Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Charitable Gift Annuities Charitable Remainder Trusts
Gifts of Retirement Assets Gifts of Life Insurance
Charitable Lead Trusts Gifts of Real Estate
Deferred Charitable Gift Annuities Flip Unitrust

Our immediate needs include funding the James and Rosemary Nix Nature Center. For more details, refer to our Wish List. The button below will open a new browser window, allowing you to read news and information about planned giving. To return to these pages, please close the new browser window.

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Photo by Jon BrandYour personal circumstances will determine the best charitable giving structure for you. We will be glad to answer questions and offer suggestions. Please call or e-mail us (see Contact Page) with any questions you may have. We will be glad to answer them in strict confidence, as well as to offer suggestions tailored to your individual needs.

Within the following pages, just click on highlighted financial terms for definitions. The Glossary and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) links below also include definitions, additional information and answers to common questions.

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Planned Giving Links

wills/bequests |
charitable gift annuities | appreciated assets
charitable remainder trusts (crt) | charitable lead trusts | living trusts
gifts of life insurance | gifts of retirement assets | gifts of real estate

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how can I...? | planned giving factors
frequently asked questions | contact page | glossary | annuity benefits | bequest information | charitable lead trusts explained | charitable remainder trusts explained | CRT example | living trusts | thank you - closing page| privacy | response form | estate intention form | wish list

Please note, individual financial circumstances will vary. The information on this site does not constitute legal or tax advice. Donor stories and photographs are for purposes of illustration only. As with all tax and estate planning, please consult your attorney or estate specialist. All material is copyrighted and is for viewing purposes only. Use of this site signifies your agreement with the terms of use. This Planned Giving section has been developed for Laguna Canyon Foundation by Future Focus.
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Laguna Canyon Foundation
303 Broadway Avenue # 107 Laguna Beach CA 92651
Mailing Address:  PO Box 4895 Laguna Beach CA 92652
949-497-8324  Fax: 949-376-5590
E-mail:
lagunacf2@lagunacanyon.org
Message Center: 949-855-7275 (PARK)