Financial support from the Foundation’s endowment plays an important role in maintaining world-class botanical gardens, sculpture collections, art and educational programs which have become the hallmark of the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
There are Seven Ways to Give:
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1 Gift of Cash
A gift of cash is the easiest and most immediate way to give to the Foundation, and it qualifies for income tax savings.
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2 Gift of Reserved Life Estate
A gift of land results in tax savings and avoidance of capital gains, and the donor reserves the right to use the property for life.
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3 Charitable Gift Annuity
A charitable gift annuity is part gift and part purchase of an annuity, and results in an income tax deduction.
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4 Charitable Remainder Trust
A charitable remainder trust is one way of deferred giving with attractive income tax savings.
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5 Gift by Bequest
A bequest is one of the preferred ways to leave a significant gift to the Foundation without making an immediate gift, and qualifies for estate tax savings.
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6 Gift of Appreciated Securities
A gift of an appreciated asset to the Foundation can serve as attractive savings to the donor with "double" tax savings.
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7 Wills or Estate Plans
A provision in the donor's will or estate plan for a gift to the Foundation.
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Specify How Your Gift is Used
There are a number of established funds, both restricted and unrestricted, from which to choose when making your donation.
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Recognition of Gifts
Gift of $200 to $999
Qualifies you for recognition as an annual contributor.
Gift of $1,000 or more
Qualifies you for permanent recognition at the Gardens.
Gift or pledge of $10,000 or more
Entitles you to permanent recognition and allows you to establish a named fund.
Deferred gift of $10,000 or more
Entitles you to join the Perennial Society.
