Planned Giving - Join Our Legacy Society

Your gift will help us to continue our mission of improving the self-esteem of Michigan children for years to come!
There are many ways to make a charitable contribution; see below for details or download a copy of our Planned Giving brochure.
Learn the basics of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) with this helpful guide prepared by our Board of Directors Member Grace Cracchiolo
Gifts of Cash
Cash contributions are a quick and easy way to show your support of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Simply write a check or make a cash donation. If your employer has a matching gifts program, you could double or even triple your donation to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. If your (or your spouse's) employer matches gifts, please obtain the necessary form and enclose it with your contribution.
Note: Your gift is tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

Gifts of Stocks & Securities
Contributions of stock or other securities are a welcome gift at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. If you contribute appreciated securities that you have held for one year or more, there are potential capital gain benefits. We now have a brokerage account setup with Fidelity Investments for anyone wishing to make a charitable contribution of stocks. Donating stock is a win-win: if you were to sell shares on your own, you would have to pay capital gains tax. By donating it to a charity like ours, you receive the full tax write-off and Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan gets the entire amount as a donation. Please contact us for more information on our Fidelity account.
Other giving options include:
- Charitable Gift Annuities
- Charitable Lead Trusts
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
Bequests
By leaving a bequest to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan in your will, you will make a lasting contribution to help the kids. You may designate a specific amount, a percentage of your total estate, or a share of the residue after gifts to your heirs.
Living Trusts
When you choose a living trust, you can provide for yourself and your family before and after your death. You may arrange a contribution through a living trust by naming
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as a beneficiary.
Gifts of Retirement Plans
You may name Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as beneficiary of your pension, 401k, IRA or other retirement plan. This gift could be the most cost-effective that you can make, because you avoid the possible double taxation on retirement plan assets left to your heirs.
Gifts of Real Estate
Your charitable contribution of real estate - a personal residence, farm, vacation home, commercial real estate or vacant land — is a tax-wise gift that has income and capital gains tax advantages.
Gifts of Life Insurance
When your life insurance was originally purchased, you obviously had a need for the benefits. Perhaps today you do not need the coverage. To contribute your life insurance policy, simply name Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as its owner and beneficiary. You may also name
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as a partial beneficiary.

If you have additional questions regarding our planned giving opportunities, please contact us.

